[Analysis of facial profile preferences among the Chinese population].
OBJECTIVE
To determine the preferences of Chinese population for facial profile esthetics.


METHODS
400 panelists were randomly selected from Chinese cultural and educational backgrounds. Subjects were asked to rank the five distinct facial profiles of yellow race in descending order of attractiveness.


RESULTS
The ranking was as follows: B, A, E, D, C. The differences in rank scores among all the profile types were statistically significant (P < 0.05).


CONCLUSIONS
1. Given a choice between an orthognathic or a more retrusive profile, Chinese public tended to prefer the latter; 2. The preferences for facial profile esthetics were not influenced by sex, age and educational level.
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Department of Orthodontics, Beijing Hospital for Stomatology, Capital University of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100050, China.
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D000328:Adult; D002681:China; D003196:Computer Graphics; D005145:Face / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008437:Maxilla / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008875:Middle Aged