Linear photogrammetric analysis of the soft tissue facial profile

Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2002 Jul;122(1):59-66. doi: 10.1067/mod.2002.125236.

Abstract

This study digitally analyzes the soft tissue facial profile of a European white population of young adults by means of linear measurements made on standardized photographic records taken in natural head position. The application of the Student t test showed sexual dimorphism in most parameters of the labial, nasal, and chin areas. In general, males had greater heights and lengths as well as greater prominences of these 3 areas. They also had greater nasal and facial depths at the level of the tragus point.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Cephalometry
  • Face / anatomy & histology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Male
  • Photogrammetry
  • Reference Values
  • Sampling Studies
  • Sex Characteristics
  • Spain
  • White People