Morphometric Variations and Growth Analysis of the Side Face Profiles of Chinese Children

CONCLUSIONS: There is a significant difference in the side face profiles between adult males and females. Adult males have a higher brow (the 8th landmark) than females, and adult females have a more curved forehead. However, the side face profiles of boys and girls around 10 years of age are generally similar, which suggests that the significant difference in side face profiles between adult males and females may be formed after the age of 10. This study is of great significance for both orthodontists and pediatricians to use different norms for kids and adults and different norms for males and females for each of those age groups.PMID:34128406 | DOI:10.1177/10556656211022919
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research