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Function: the basis of facial esthetics.

D S Precious1

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Journal (Canadian Dental Association)
|June 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Inadequate facial surgery or muscular imbalance can lead to dysfunction, negatively impacting facial growth. Early establishment of muscular balance is crucial for optimal facial aesthetics and development.

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Area of Science:

  • Craniofacial surgery
  • Orthodontics
  • Pediatric dentistry

Background:

  • Inadequate primary surgical interventions can compromise facial development.
  • Failure to achieve muscular balance in the anterior face leads to dysfunction.
  • Muscular dysfunction adversely affects subsequent facial growth patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the negative impact of muscular dysfunction on facial growth.
  • To emphasize the importance of early muscular balance for facial aesthetics.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review of existing literature on facial growth and muscular function.
  • Analysis of clinical outcomes related to primary surgical interventions and muscular balance.

Main Results:

  • Inadequate primary surgery is a significant cause of muscular dysfunction.
  • Muscular dysfunction has detrimental effects on the progression of facial growth.
  • Early establishment of muscular balance is positively correlated with aesthetic outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing muscular imbalance early in facial development is essential.
  • Achieving muscular balance provides the optimal foundation for favorable facial aesthetics.
  • Further research into surgical techniques that promote muscular balance is warranted.

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