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An Overview of Maxillofacial Approaches to Smile Design
Pooyan Sadr-Eshkevari1, Robert L Flint1, Brian Alpert1
1Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA.
Dental Clinics of North America
|June 23, 2022
Summary
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMS) enhance smile aesthetics through skeletal and soft tissue modifications. This overview details their role in smile design, including surgical and cosmetic procedures.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Plastic Surgery
- Facial Anatomy
Background:
- Oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMS) possess advanced skills in altering facial structures.
- Smile aesthetics are crucial for overall facial appearance and patient satisfaction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of the scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery in smile design.
- To highlight the OMS's capabilities in both skeletal and soft tissue cosmetic enhancements.
Main Methods:
- Review of relevant gross and surgical facial anatomy.
- Discussion of orthognathic surgery and rhinoplasty in smile cosmesis.
- Description of fundamental cosmetic procedures and neurotoxin applications.
Main Results:
- OMS can achieve significant skeletal changes for smile improvement.
- Soft tissue alterations by OMS contribute to subtle or major facial cosmetic changes.
- A range of procedures, from gingivoplasty to lip augmentation, are within the OMS scope.
Conclusions:
- Oral and maxillofacial surgeons play a vital role in comprehensive smile design.
- The OMS's expertise extends from complex orthognathic procedures to detailed soft tissue cosmetic treatments.
- Integrating surgical and non-surgical techniques allows for tailored smile and facial aesthetic outcomes.
Keywords:
Cosmetic surgeryFacial anatomyFacial cosmeticsOral and maxillofacial surgeryOrthognathic surgerySmileSmile designSurgical anatomyMore Related Videos
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