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Facial aesthetics: 1. Concepts and canons
Farhad B Naini1, Daljit S Gill
1St George's Hospital.
Understanding facial aesthetics is crucial for clinicians altering dentofacial form through orthodontics, surgery, or cosmetic dentistry. This article explores the historical, theoretical, and clinical aspects of facial aesthetics in dentofacial treatment.
Area of Science:
- Dentofacial aesthetics
- Orthodontics
- Corrective jaw surgery
Background:
- Altering dentofacial form necessitates a deep understanding of facial aesthetics.
- This knowledge is vital for clinicians performing treatments affecting a patient's appearance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To cover the historical and theoretical aspects of facial aesthetics.
- To discuss the importance of facial aesthetics in contemporary dentofacial treatment.
- To outline clinical assessment guidelines for facial proportions and symmetry.
Main Methods:
- Review of historical and theoretical concepts in facial aesthetics.
- Discussion of contemporary applications in dentofacial treatment.
- Guidelines for clinical interview and assessment of facial proportions and symmetry.
Main Results:
- Part 1 covers historical and theoretical foundations of facial aesthetics.
- Part 2 details clinical assessment methods for dentofacial alterations.
- Emphasis on the integration of aesthetic principles in treatment planning.
Conclusions:
- Clinicians require theoretical and clinical knowledge of facial aesthetics for treating dentofacial deformities.
- Effective treatment of dentofacial deformities relies on understanding facial aesthetics.
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