Gender Based Comparison of Unstrained Upper Lip Length and Thickness among Adolescent Patients

Ayesha Ashraf; Atif Riaz; Maimoona Batool; Samina Qadir; Ayesha Tanveer; Faiza Zaka

Gender Based Comparison of Unstrained Upper Lip Length and Thickness among Adolescent Patients

Authors

Ayesha Ashraf BDS, FCPS Orthodontics, Assistant Professor Orthodontics, University of Child Health Sciences & Children Hospital, Lahore.
Atif Riaz BDS, PGR Orthodontics, University of Child Health Sciences & Children Hospital, Lahore
Maimoona Batool BDS, PGR Orthodontics, University of Child Health Sciences & Children Hospital, Lahore
Samina Qadir BDS, MDS Orthodontics, Consultant Orthodontist
Ayesha Tanveer BDS, PGR Orthodontics, University of Child Health Sciences & Children Hospital, Lahore
Faiza Zaka BDS, PGR Orthodontics, University of Child Health Sciences & Children Hospital, Lahore

Keywords:

lip length, thickness, aesthetics

Abstract

Introduction: One of the major reasons patient seek orthodontic management is facial aesthetics. Therefore, it is of great necessity to define major goals of beauty and understand factors related to it. Facial charisma may govern job opportunities, job/business performance, personality grooming and psychosocial well-being. Hence, orthodontic management has earned momentum, in recent years and is gaining attention in years to come.

Material and Methods: Probability sample of 100 subjects (50 males and 50 females); mean age 12-16 years was selected on the basis of the selection criteria through random sampling for this cross sectional study conducted at orthodontic department of Children Hospital Lahore. Sample was calculated through WHO calculator based upon number of such patients reported in the department in the given time.

Results: Unstrained Upper lip length and thickness were statistically significantly less in females as compared to males in 12-16 years age group.

Conclusion: Unstrained upper lip is thicker and longer in males as compared to females in 12-16 years age group.