Abstract
Facial enhancement using biomimetic oral appliance therapy in adults
Highlights
Much emphasis is being placed on understanding the process of human facial aging, and patients often request enhancement of their facial esthetics from dental personnel
The 12 adults that participated in this study had a mean age of 29 yrs ± 8
The mean labiomental angle improved from 126.3° ± 11.3 to 134.0° ± 7.3 (p
Summary
Much emphasis is being placed on understanding the process of human facial aging, and patients often request enhancement of their facial esthetics from dental personnel. Individuals age at different rates, and these changes become apparent as wrinkles, accentuation of facial lines, laxity and dependency of the facial skin [2]. Repeated applications of moisturizing creams, oils, and cosmetics may be helpful in hydrating the facial skin and improving its appearance, while chemosurgery (peeling) and dermabrasion may reduce facial lines and wrinkles [3]. The collagen later migrates into subcutaneous planes, which explains the loss of correction [4]. Botox (botulinum neurotoxin) may be used, but despite its ubiquity in cosmetic circles and broad general awareness, there is a dearth of studies on botulinum regarding facial cosmesis [5]
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