Facial Asymmetry & Orthodontics.

      Аннотация: Orthodontists demonstrate robust expertise in assessing face symmetry when compared with laypersons, and expertise in only the most difficult judgments compared with general dentists. Both orthodontists and general dentists have a significant advantage when judging face symmetry with upright compared with inverted faces. When face symmetry is assessed with accurate photographic records from different time points, analogous to monitoring a patient over time for a progressive asymmetric deformity, our data suggest that orthodontists will incorrectly identify symmetry in less than 15% of these situations.

Ключевые слова: Facial Asymmetry, SKELETAL ASYMMETRY, DENTAL ASYMMETRY