Table 1.
Modified lip traits classification adapted from Wilson et al [9].
Lip Traits | Description & score |
---|---|
Nasiolabial angle (NLA) | 0 – Acute |
1 – Normal | |
2 - Obtuse | |
Philtrum shape (PHS) | 0 – Smooth/shallow philtrum |
1 – Average philtrum | |
2 – Deep groove philtrum | |
Philtrum width (PHW) | 0 – Narrow |
1 – Average | |
2 – Wide | |
Cupid's bow shape (CBS) | 0 – Flat |
1 – U-shaped | |
2 – Sharp v shape | |
Upper lip vermillion fullness (ULVF) | 0 – Thin |
1 – Medium | |
2 – Thick | |
Lower lip vermillion fullness (LLVS) | 0 – Thin |
1 – Medium | |
2 – Thick | |
Lip commissures (LC) | 0 – Upturned |
1 – Straight | |
2 – Downturned | |
Lower lip tone (LLT) | 0 – None/slight muscle tonicity |
1 – Moderate muscle tonicity | |
2 – Marked muscle tonicity |