Effect of Lower Anterior Facial Height on Facial Attractiveness in Layman`s Perspective

Abstract

Introduction: Orthodontic patients are primarily concerned regarding improvement in their facial appearance and attractiveness because of orthodontic treatment and this requirement is gaining importance day by day especially among young females. Nose lip chin balance in three planes of spaces is one of the prime post treatment requirement now a days in addition to improvement in anterior dental transition. Lower facial height plays a pivotal role in having attractive appearance. Thus, aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of lower anterior facial height on the facial attractiveness in layman`s perspective.

Methodology: Photo of a girl with normal facial measurements was taken after the consent to be used in the research. It was then modified for lower anterior facial height (LAFH) in vertical plane 1mm ranging from +6mm to -6mm. The set of 13 pictures were then subjected for evaluation of attractiveness based upon lower anterior facial height change to 100 layperson. Scores were recorded through visual analogue scale (VAS) for facial attractiveness.

Results: Unaltered ±1mm and ±2mm were considered more aesthetically pleasing. VAS score was lower as discrepancy from normal range surpassed 2mm.

Conclusion: The final outcome of study was lower facial height has noteworthy effect on facial attractiveness.