Self-perception and self-recognition of facial profiles in adolescents referred to orthodontic treatment

Abstract

To investigate self-recognition and self-perception among participants with straight, convex, and concave profiles. This cross-sectional study was conducted using a questionnaire with questions about demographic information, self-perception of the facial profile, satisfaction with profile esthetics, expectations about profile changes after completing orthodontic treatment, motivational factors, and self-recognition. For the self-recognition question, profiles of the respondents were blackened and inserted into the questionnaire. Participants were categorized into three groups: those exhibiting a convex, straight, and concave profile. There was no statistically significant difference between the straight, concave, and convex profile groups regarding self-recognition and self-perception. Participants showed greater ability in self-recognition than self-perception of their soft-tissue profile (P = .001). Females showed higher capability in self-perception than males (P = .001). Self-recognition and self-perception of the soft-tissue profile are not influenced by facial convexity.