The Psychology of Facial Appearance

From Volume 26, Issue 10, December 1999 | Pages 438-443

Authors

Susan J. Cunningham

BChD, FDS RCS (Orth), MSc, MOrth

Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics, Eastman Dental Institute, University College London (UCL)

Articles by Susan J. Cunningham

Abstract

Facial attractiveness is now recognized as being important in situations as diverse as education, relationships and employment. An individual's facial appearance is one of their most obvious characteristics and facial disfigurements are judged to be among the least desirable ‘handicaps’. A face which deviates from the norm becomes a stigma. This paper looks at the complex area of facial appearance and its importance in the field of dentistry. The relationship between facial attractiveness and varying forms of dental and surgical intervention are discussed, as well as some of the problems which may be encountered during treatment.

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