Facial and Personality Analysis For A Sample of Yemenis and Ethiopians in Sana'a City, Yemen

Authors

  • Soumia Ali Al-Maghreby Postgraduate Dental Student, Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Sana’a University, Sana’a, Yemen Author
  • Abdulwahab Ismail Al-kholani Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Dental Implant Consultant, Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry Author
  • Mohsen Ali Alhamzi Associate professor of Restorative Dentistry, Fixed Prosthodontics, Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Thamar University – Yemen. Author
  • Anas Abdulwahab Al-kholani Postgraduate Dental Student, Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Sana’a University, Sana’a, Yemen Author
  • Georgi Iliev Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Sofia. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33425/2690-5191.1118

Keywords:

Visagism, smile designing, Dental esthetics,, facial form, personality

Abstract

Background: Our appearance, including facial features, teeth design, and even how they're perceived, can be influenced by where we come from (geography), cultural background, and ethnicity. Yemenis and Ethiopians may also have different social expectations for how their features look. Aims: This study evaluated the dominant facial and personality types and their correlation among Yemenis and Ethiopians in Sana'a city, Yemen. Subjects and Methods: Researchers examined the link between facial features and personality by analyzing digital "facial maps" generated from full-face photos (including a broad smile) of 120 participants. These participants also completed a personality questionnaire. Both facial features and personalities were categorized as strong, dynamic, delicate, or calm, and the researchers then used statistical tests to see if there was a connection between these classifications. Results: This study investigated the link between facial features and interview communication style in Ethiopians and Yemenis. The researchers found no statistically significant connection in either group. While there was a weak association between a "calm" facial type and a specific communication style for some participants, this wasn't consistent. Overall, facial features provided little insight into communication style in this study. Discussion and conclusion: This study investigated the potential link between facial appearance and communication style during interviews, focusing on Ethiopian and Yemeni patients. The findings suggest a weak overall connection between these two factors

Published

2025-07-25

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