Early Orthopaedic Treatment of Hemifacial Microsomia

Cassi, Diana; Magnifico, Marisabel; Gandolfinini, Mauro; Kasa, Ilda; Mauro, Giovanni; Blasio, Alberto Di

doi:10.1155/2017/7318715

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“…Treatment includes surgical symmetrization by artificial joints and corrections of the facial shape with autologous fat flaps [109][110][111]. Less severe cases can be treated orthognathically [112]. Therapy again primarily includes maxillofacial surgery, usually in combination with orthodontic treatment and is eventually supported by interocclusal splints and prosthodontics.…”

Section: Congenital Structural Asymmetries Of the Facementioning

confidence: 99%

Symmetry and Aesthetics in Dentistry

Runte

Dirksen

2021

Symmetry

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Animal bodies in general and faces in particular show mirror symmetry with respect to the median-sagittal plane, with exceptions rarely occurring. Bilateral symmetry to the median sagittal plane of the body also evolved very early. From an evolutionary point of view, it should therefore have fundamental advantages, e.g., more effective locomotion and chewing abilities. On the other hand, the recognition of bilaterally symmetric patterns is an important module in our visual perception. In particular, the recognition of faces with different spatial orientations and their identification is strongly related to the recognition of bilateral symmetry. Maxillofacial surgery and Dentistry affect effective masticatory function and perceived symmetry of the lower third of the face. Both disciplines have the ability to eliminate or mitigate asymmetries with respect to form and function. In our review, we will demonstrate symmetric structures from single teeth to the whole face. We will further describe different approaches to quantify cranial, facial and dental asymmetries by using either landmarks or 3D surface models. Severe facial asymmetries are usually caused by malformations such as hemifacial hyperplasia, injury or other diseases such as Noma or head and neck cancer. This could be an important sociobiological reason for a correlation between asymmetry and perceived disfigurement. The aim of our review is to show how facial symmetry and attractiveness are related and in what way dental and facial structures and the symmetry of their shape and color influence aesthetic perception. We will further demonstrate how modern technology can be used to improve symmetry in facial prostheses and maxillofacial surgery.

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Section: Congenital Structural Asymmetries Of the Facementioning

confidence: 99%

Symmetry and Aesthetics in Dentistry

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Dirksen

2021

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“… 1 , 2 Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion (SARME) is a surgical procedure for the correction of transverse maxillary deficiency. 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 As characteristics of this deformity, patients have a posterior crossbite, which can be unilateral or bilateral, an ogival-shaped palate, loss of parabolic conformation of the dental arch (“V-shape”) and dental crowding. 3 , 4 , 7 The main indication of SARME is the increase in the transverse width of the atretic maxilla, but effects are seen in the entire nasomaxillary complex, such as soft tissues and airways.…”

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