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Measurement of the profile angle and the aesthetic analysis of the facial profile

Royal London Hospital, London, UK

Neville M Bass, 4 Queen Anne Street, London W1G 9LQ, UK. Email: drnbass{at}AOL.com

Abstract

Cephalometric measurement of the face in terms of aesthetics can be difficult and misleading due to the variability of the intra-cranial reference lines. Extra-cranial references are more accurate, but can be time-consuming to apply. The Aesthetic Horizontal is an intuitive datum line related to the ‘photographic position’ of the head, which is expedient in use and clinically relevant. A new and straightforward technique is presented for transferring the Aesthetic Horizontal directly from the patient to any recent radiograph, which can then be used as the reference line for an aesthetic analysis of the facial profile. The instrument used for measuring the profile angle and the transfer is readily constructed from a protractor and small weight. The technique can also be used to transfer any other orientation (e.g. Natural Head Position or Natural Head Posture) from the patient to a recent radiograph.

Key words: cephalometric, radiograph, aesthetic, horizontal, facial profile, natural head position, aesthetic analysis