Is there any correlation between features of face parts and orthodontic malocclusion? Part I: Frontal view

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate frontal facial features individuals and analyze their relevance orthodontic problems. Methods: Frontal photographs were taken cephalometric data 250 patient collected. Photographs used dimensions, general symmetry, forehead, trichion anatomical landmark position, nostril visibility, nasal root breaking point, glabella cantus positions, eyeball sclera nose symmetry shape, widths, mouth width, lip vermillion areas chin. Correlation between photographic malocclusion groups statistically evaluated. Results: Forehead width chin differences significant due type skeletal malocclusion. Conversely, there are correlations forehead upper vermillion, dental malocclusions. Chin asymmetry is mostly seen with Class III malocclusion, while Asymmetry in lower third the face. In patients, "wide". front view, I II have increased visibility decreased visibility. Conclusions: analyzes add perspective orthodontics. Skeletal class patients prone asymmetries especially