3D soft tissue analysis--part 1: sagittal parameters.

Objective: The aim of this study was to develop a reliable three-dimensional (3D) analysis of facial soft tissues. We determined the mean sagittal 3D values and relationships between sagittal skeletal parameters, and digitally recorded 3D soft tissue parameters.

Patients And Methods: A total of 100 adult patients (n(female) = 53, n(male) = 47) of Caucasian ethnic origin were included in this study.