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ArticleBioengineering (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Comparison of Mirroring and Overlapping Analysis and Three-Dimensional Soft Tissue Spatial Angle Wireframe Template in Evaluating Facial Asymmetry.

Gengchen Yang, Liang Lyu, Aonan Wen, Yijiao Zhao, Yong Wang, Jing Li, Huichun Yan, Mingjin Zhang, Yi Yu, Tingting Yu and 1 more

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Gengchen YangDepartment of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Center of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China.ORCID 0009-0006-8583-9068
Liang LyuDepartment of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Center of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China.
Aonan WenNational Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing 100081, China.
Yijiao ZhaoNational Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing 100081, China.
Yong WangNational Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing 100081, China.
Jing LiDepartment of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Center of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China.
Huichun YanDepartment of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Center of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China.
Mingjin ZhangDepartment of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Center of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China.
Yi YuDepartment of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Center of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China.
Tingting YuDepartment of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Center of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China.
Dawei LiuDepartment of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Center of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China.ORCID 0000-0002-7625-4600

Funding

Beijing Natural Science Foundation L222116, L242059Key R&D Plan of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region No.2020BCG01001National Natural Science Foundation of China 82271009
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy and efficacy of a new wireframe template methodology in analyzing three-dimensional facial soft tissue asymmetry. MATERIALS AND

methodsThree-dimensional facial soft tissue data were obtained for 24 patients. The wireframe template was established by identifying 34 facial landmarks and then forming a template on the face with the MeshLab 2020 software. The angle asymmetry index was automatically scored using the template. The mirroring and overlapping technique is accepted as the golden standard method to diagnose facial asymmetry by acquiring deviation values of one's face. Consistency rates between the two methodologies were determined through a statistical comparison of the angle asymmetry index and deviation values.

resultsOverall consistency rates in the labial, mandibular angle, cheek, chin, and articular regions were 87.5%, 95.8%, 87.5%, 91.7%, and 100%, respectively. Regions with consistency rates in three dimensions of more than 85% are the

conclusionsSoft tissue facial asymmetry can be diagnosed accurately and effectively by using a three-dimensional soft tissue spatial angle wireframe template. Precise localization of asymmetry can be offered, and indiscernible tiny asymmetry can be identified.

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aestheticsfacial asymmetrythree-dimensionalwireframe template

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