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The study aims to analyze the vertical growth of facial soft tissues across different facial regions.

March 8, 20260 citations

Vertical Growth of Facial Soft Tissues: A Longitudinal Three-Dimensional Facial Growth Study.

SSSigne SilinevicaRiga Stradiņš University ANAmir NassereldineUniversity at Buffalo, State University of New York GJGundega JākobsoneRiga Stradiņš University

Key Points

The study aims to analyze the vertical growth of facial soft tissues across different facial regions.
Longitudinal design tracking facial soft tissue growth
Assessment of lower, middle, and upper face
Measurement of growth patterns over a specified time period
Distinct growth patterns noted in lower, middle, and upper faces
Sexual dimorphism was present before age 10 and increased over time
Growth became more pronounced during the observation period

Abstract

The lower, middle, and upper faces exhibited distinct growth patterns. Although sexual dimorphism was evident before age 10, it became more pronounced and increased during the observation period.

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