Table 3 Difference of 3D esthetic analysis workflow and 2D esthetic analysis of dental-facial and facial esthetic parameters
From: Establishment of a 3D esthetic analysis workflow on 3D virtual patient and preliminary evaluation
Items | 3D esthetic analysis workflow (mean ± SD, mm) | 2D esthetic analysis (mean ± SD, mm) | P-value* | n | Mean of the difference (mean ± SD, mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Incisor exposure at rest position | 2.99 ± 1.66 | 2.44 ± 1.26 | 0.001 | 30 | 0.55 ± 0.74 |
Gingival exposure when smiling | 0.60 ± 1.02 | 0.56 ± 0.97 | 0.306 | 30 | 0.04 ± 0.22 |
Distance between incisor midline and facial midline | 0.14 ± 1.59 | 0.06 ± 0.94 | 0.733 | 15 | 0.09 ± 1.5 |
Distance between upper lip and E line | 1.22 ± 1.60 | 1.34 ± 1.43 | 0.650 | 15 | −0.12 ± 1.00 |
Nasolabial angle | 96.36 ± 8.02 | 89.86 ± 9.03 | 0.003 | 15 | 6.5 ± 7.07 |