Suggestions for forecasting and monitoring facial growth.

If facial improvement is to be an objective of orthodontic treatment, it is first necessary to define good looks. For various reasons this has been a neglected field of research. This article draws on both previous and new research to define the basis of attractiveness, and then describes methods by which these features can be indexed. The use of such measurements is recommended for forecasting growth, and for monitoring it before, during, and after treatment.