Objective method for facial motricity grading in healthy individuals and in patients with unilateral peripheral facial palsy

1) It was possible to establish a correlation between the House and Brackmann grading system and a photographic evaluation method with measuring and comparative analysis of distances between predetermined facial points. 2) The method presented is objective. 3) Six percentages were established, which correlate to the 6 degrees of the House and Brackmann grading system. 4) The presented objective method is useful for documentation and following up of patients with peripheral facial palsy, particularly in university or medical training research studies.