ACTA FAC MED NAISS 2021;38(2):171-176

UDC: 572.545:616.314
DOI: 10.5937/afmnai38-28868

Original article

Facial Symmetry in Subjects with Full Dental Arches

Milena Kostić^1,2, Andrija Nedeljković³, Marko Igić^1,2, Nikola Gligorijević¹, Katarina Kocić⁴

¹University of Niš, Faculty of Medicine, Niš, Serbia
²Clinic of Dental Medicine, Department of Prosthodontics, Niš, Serbia
³University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kragujevac, Serbia
⁴PhD Student, University of Niš, Faculty of Medicine, Niš, Serbia

SUMMARY

                The universal notion of beauty does not exists, however, the facial symmetry contributes to a better aesthetic effect. This harmony is primarily determined by the relationship between parts of the face and dental parameters. Tooth loss leads to a decrease in the height of the bite and consecutive oncoming of the tip of the nose and chin and a violation of the vertical and horizontal relationship between the maxilla and mandible.

                The aim of the study was to determine the interrelationship of facial parts in subjects with a full dentition.

The study included 60 dental students of both sexes in whom the presence of a complete dentition was determined by clinical examination. Facial parameters of the subjects' profiles were measured, as well as the ratio of bipupillary distance and intercommissural distance.

The obtained results partially confirmed the theory of matching the heights of the profile thirds and halves of the face. The values of the distance between the two pupils and the lip commissure did not differ statistically significantly. The obtained results could be used in the reconstruction of intermaxillary relationships after the loss of some or all teeth.

Key words: facial aesthetics, fascial parameters