As indicações de tratamento das fraturas mandibulares em paciente pediátrico variam em conservador, fixação não rígida e interna rígida. Alterações no crescimento ósseo, disfunções na articulação temporomandibular e assimetrias faciais podem ser decorrentes ao insucesso do tratamento. O ob...
Facial harmony is the consequence of a proper balance between all facial structures. The identification and classification of morphologic characteristics that detract from facial harmony is most effectively accomplished by clinical examination. The maintenance of the ratios between the facial thirds, cor...
Abstract Facial asymmetry is a condition that compromises function and social interactions and, consequently, the quality of life. Orthodontic-surgical treatment may be indicated to achieve a stable occlusion and significant improvement in facial aesthetics. The virtual planning of the maxillary, mandibu...
ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The esthetic balance of the face results from harmonic and symmetrical facial proportions. The literature describes several methods for lower-third facial analysis, but lacks a simple and practical method. OBJECTIVE: To review the methods of analysis of the ideal projections of t...
A utilização de enxerto ósseo do mento com o objetivo de readequar regiões alveolares atróficas é reportada na literatura como um procedimento viável e previsível, com elevados índices de sucesso. No entanto, trabalhos relacionados a essa modalidade de enxerto, abordando os cuidados necessários...
Abnormalities of the lower face can be related to any or a combination of several anatomical structures. These include excessive skin, excess subcutaneous fat, platysma bands, subplatysmal excess fat, ptosis of submaxillary glands, malpositioned hyoid bone, micro or retrogenia and retrognathia. It is cru...
