Abstract
Introduction: The aims of this study were to assess whether early Twin-block appliance treatment improves the attractiveness of Class II profiles and to determine the orofacial features of a profile that most influence the perception of attractiveness. Methods: Silhouetted profiles of 20 treated patients and 20 untreated controls randomly selected from 174 subjects (ages, 8-10 years) of a randomized, controlled trial into the effectiveness of early Class II treatment were assessed by 30 children (ages, 10-11 years) and 24 teaching staff using a 5-point Likert scale. Independent samples t tests were used to compare attractiveness ratings between the treated and untreated groups. Linear regression was used to determine the features defining attractiveness. Results: Early orthodontic treatment resulted in improved perceptions of facial profile attractiveness. Profiles were likely to be rated as attractive if the overjet was smaller (P = 0.001) and no teeth showed (P
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 580-585 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics |
Volume | 135 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 2009 |
Keywords
- Child
- Dentition, Mixed
- Esthetics, Dental
- anatomy & histology: Face
- Female
- Humans
- Linear Models
- Male
- therapy: Malocclusion, Angle Class II
- Orthodontic Appliances, Functional
- instrumentation: Orthodontics, Interceptive
- Peer Group
- Self Concept
- Treatment Outcome