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This study aimed to determine the optimal dimple placement using a three-dimensional (3D) model, reviewing panelists' preferences based on facial proportions and average ratings.<\/jats:p><jats:p>\n          Materials and Methods\u2003A 3D model was used to assess three dimple placement points: Point A (intersection of the external canthus and Cupid's bow), point B (Khoo Boo\u2013Chai point), and point C (site based on smile dynamics). Panelists reviewed these points on faces with different proportions using three facial ratios: ratio 1 (Tr-Me \/ lc r-lc l), ratio 2 (Tr-Nos \/ Nos-Me), and ratio 3 (Me-Lip \/ Lip-Nos). Panelists provided average ratings for each site based on aesthetic appeal relative to these ratios.<\/jats:p><jats:p>\n          Results\u2003Point A received higher ratings for faces with a lower ratio 1 (wider faces). Point B was preferred in faces with higher ratio 1 (elongated faces) and lower ratio 2, receiving the highest average rating for balanced aesthetics. Point C was favored in faces with higher ratios 2 and 3, indicating dominance in the mid and lower facial thirds. Point B had the highest average rating overall.<\/jats:p><jats:p>\n          Conclusion\u2003These results emphasize the importance of considering facial proportions for optimal dimple placement and individualized cosmetic outcomes. 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