2022
DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03190-5
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Older adults’ facial characteristics compared to young adults’ in correlation with edentulism: a cross sectional study

Abstract: Background Facial ageing is a result of superficial wrinkling combined with changes to the underlying soft tissues and skeleton. The influence of tooth loss, as a geriatric characteristic, on facial appearance is still poorly explained. The aim was to evaluate the facial characteristics of older adults, correlate these characteristics with the dentition and make comparisons with young adults using a non-invasive 3D methodology. Methods 90 participa… Show more

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