The influence of lower lip position on the perceived attractiveness of chin prominence
Author(s) -
Faranak Modarai,
Jane C. Donaldson,
Farhad B. Naini
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
the angle orthodontist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.116
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 1945-7103
pISSN - 0003-3219
DOI - 10.2319/122912-974.1
Subject(s) - chin , sagittal plane , orthodontics , medicine , attractiveness , lower lip , dentistry , optimal distinctiveness theory , upper lip , anatomy , psychology , surgery , social psychology , psychoanalysis
To evaluate the influence of the lower lip prominence for varying degrees of chin prominence in the sagittal plane and to establish whether lower lip prominence affects the perceived desire for surgery. To assess differences in preference between orthodontists and laypeople as well as the effect of age, gender, and ethnicity of observers on perceptions of attractiveness and desire for surgery.
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