Three-dimensional evaluation of the relationship between jaw divergence and facial soft tissue dimensions.

Conclusions: Hyperdivergent facial types are associated with a long face but not necessarily a narrow face. Variations in facial soft tissue vertical and transversal dimensions are more likely to be due to gender. Body mass index has a role in mandibular width (GoGo) assessment.
PMID: 24559507 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - February 21, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Rongo R, Antoun JS, Lim YX, Dias G, Valletta R, Farella M Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research