Background: Facial features and personality types vary with different geographical boundaries, culture, and ethnicity. The impression created by teeth design differs with the face and personality of males and females.

Aims: This study evaluated   the dominant facial and personality  types  and  their  correlation  among  males  and females in Central Indian population.

Subjects and Methods: The full‑face photographs of 120 people, with a broad smile and visible dentition, were calibrated to generate a facial map with digital software. The participants filled a personality questionnaire. Facial form and personality type were classified as a combination    of strong, dynamic, delicate, and calm. Descriptive and inferential statistics using Chi‑square and Kappa tests.

Results: The dominant facial form was calm (66.67%, 71.67%) with the second dominant facial form being  dynamic  (50%,  51.67%) both for males and females respectively. While the dominant personality type was dynamic (50%), the second dominant personality type was calm (35%, 30%) for both males and females. Kappa analysis showed moderate agreement between the dominant facial and personality types (P = 0.41 in males, P = 0.10 in females).   The software used was SPSS 22.0 version and P < 0.05 is considered as the level   of significance.

Conclusions: A  varying  number  of  combinations  are  essential in characterizing the face. The personality type has a predominance of one type  over other. The interpretation of these combinations in dentistry can help to select appropriate tooth forms and design a harmonious smile.

Keywords: Esthetics, facial form, personality, smile designing, Visagism

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