Face symmetry assessment abilities: Clinical implications for diagnosing asymmetry

Jackson, Tate H.; Mitroff, Stephen R.; Clark, Kait; Proffit, William R.; Lee, Jessica Y.; Nguyen, Tung T.

Abstract

Introduction An accurate assessment of face symmetry is necessary for the development of a dentofacial diagnosis in orthodontics, and an understanding of individual differences in perception of face symmetry between patients and providers is needed to facilitate successful treatment. Methods Orthodontists, general dentists, and control participants completed a series of tasks to assess symmetry. Judgments were made on pairs of upright faces (similar to the longitudinal assessment of photographic patient records), inverted faces, and dot patterns. Participants completed questionnaires regarding clinical practice, education level, and self-confidence ratings for symmetry assessment abilities. Results Orthodontists showed expertise compared with controls (P

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jun 1, 2013
• Online Publication Date: Oct 29, 2013
• Publication Date: Nov 1, 2013
• Deposit Date: Aug 2, 2017
• Journal: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
• Print ISSN: 0889-5406
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 144
• Issue: 5
• Pages: 663-671
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajodo.2013.06.020
• Keywords: face symmetry, assessment, , clinical implications, diagnosing asymmetry
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/926145
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajodo.2013.06.020
• Contract Date: Aug 2, 2017