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Subjects\u2019 faces were captured in facial 3D images with stereophotogrammetry technology, and they filled in a questionnaire concerning oral health. A comprehensive dental examination was done by a dentist. Subject\u00b4s chewing side preference was studied by chewing a piece of paraffin, cotton roll or parafilm. Asymmetry was measured from 3D images with different asymmetry measurements and facial landmarks.\r\nResults: Reduced number of teeth on contralateral side affects PCS (OR = 2.44 in the case of one tooth is missing). Being female increased the whole face and lower face symmetry (p values &lt;0.001-0.824). Self-reported TMD pain has an effect on the sidedness of the chin; there is more pain in the larger side of the chin (OR = 9.45). Different chewing materials had no significant effect on the proportion of chewing sides.\r\nConclusions: Females have a more symmetrical face compared to males. 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