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Profile Attractiveness In Borderline Class Iii Surgical/Orthodontic Cases, Melina Adamian
Profile Attractiveness In Borderline Class Iii Surgical/Orthodontic Cases, Melina Adamian
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Introduction: This study evaluated differences between laypersons and orthodontists in rating facial attractiveness in borderline class III surgical/orthodontic cases. The purpose was to determine whether orthognathic surgery or camouflage is a better alternative for observable esthetic improvement in borderline Class III surgical/orthodontic patients. This study will aid the orthodontist in recommending treatment options to enhance profile attractiveness of borderline Class III surgical/orthodontic patients. Materials and Methods: Thirty profile images of treated borderline class III surgical/orthodontic cases were selected. Fifteen of the profile images were of cases that had been treated by orthodontics alone, and fifteen images were of cases that …