["The purpose of this study was to compare two-dimensional (2D) lateral photographs versus three-dimensional (3D) face scans in analyzing facial profiles using Schwarz's concept of the jaw profile field (JPF) in its original 2D and in a modified 3D version. In addition, the distribution of the facial profile types described by Schwarz were examined.", 'Of 75 adult volunteers recruited specifically for this study, we obtained both photographs (Nikon D 300S; Nikon, Düsseldorf, Germany) and scans (FaceSCAN', 'Intraobserver reliability was substantial for two raters (κ\xa0=\xa00.61-0.8), moderate for one (κ\xa0=\xa00.41-0.60), and almost perfect for one (κ\xa0=\xa00.81-1.00). As for interobserver reliability, we observed moderate agreement between the two basic technologies tested, but internal agreement was only moderate even within the 2D view modes (average κ\xa0=\xa00.51) versus almost perfect within the 3D view modes (κ\xa0=\xa00.84-0.94). Forward-slanting anteface was clearly the most common (43.27%) and straight retroface the least common (0.3%) diagnosis. Only a minority of patients (18.38% of women and 16.15% of men) had straight as opposed to slanting profiles.'] Does assessment of facial soft-tissue profiles based on lateral photographs versus three-dimensional face scan?