scholarly journals Evaluation of Self Contentment with Dental Appearance and Preference to Treatment to Improve Esthetics

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-15
Author(s):  
T Singh ◽  
T R Ghimire
Keyword(s):  
Social Life ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Slight Modification ◽  
Oral Disease ◽  
Tooth Color ◽  
Facial Beauty ◽  
Dental Appearance ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
General Appearance

Introduction: Oral health not only comprises of mere absence of oral disease and dysfunction but also includes dental appearance for overall facial beauty as it has influence on person’s self confidence and social life. Dental aesthetic comprises of tooth color, shape, alignment and position of the teeth in the dental arches. For the rewarding outcome of the treatment, clinician need to understand the root of dissatisfaction with present aesthetic and desired treatment to enhance the aesthetic that will assist in development of treatment plan. Materials and Methods: Pre-tested structured questionnaire was used in 349 subjects from previous studies with slight modification for data collection. The questionnaire was divided into three parts, first part recorded the demographic data, second part consisted of the patients’ view regarding satisfaction of the dental appearance and third part consist of the Likert scale where participants will rate the satisfaction level regarding their general appearance. Results: A relationship between gender (P<0.05), education (P=0.006) and overall satisfaction of the general appearance of the teeth was seen. Males were found to be more satisfied than females and people with higher education were more satisfied with their general dental appearance. For majority of the participants, choice of treatment to improve the aesthetic was teeth whitening (37.25%) followed by orthodontic treatment (29.80%), then dental crown, veneers (27.29%). The least favoured treatment by the participants is denture (5.16%) to improve the aesthetic. Conclusions: Dissatisfaction with the color, alignment, teeth appearance and condition are the main reasons for the patients to seek aesthetic treatment.  

scholarly journals The Facial Shapes in Planning the Treatment with Injectable Fillers

2020 ◽  
Vol 53 (02) ◽  
pp. 230-243
Author(s):  
André Braz ◽  
Camila Cazerta de Paula Eduardo
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Face Shape ◽  
Facial Beauty ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
The Face ◽  
Good Starting Point ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
Facial Contours ◽  
Injectable Fillers

Abstract Introduction The facial beauty is not easy to define, yet it is paramount to assess the needs of each patient to propose an appropriate treatment plan that will provide beautification or rejuvenation in a natural-looking fashion.One of the beauty aspects easily recognized is the face shape, which can give a perception of age, gender, and attractiveness, and reflects the facial anatomical structure. Because addressing the structure of the face is the basis for the aesthetic approach with dermal fillers, we find the identification of the patient’s face shape to be a very good starting point in the facial assessment. Objective To discuss important aspects of facial beauty, the characteristics of the different facial shapes (oval, heart, round, and angular), and a method of planning the aesthetic treatment with injectable fillers based on the strengths and weaknesses of each morphology of the face, that is called the AB face technique. Methods In this study, we describe seven clinical cases: two cases each of oval, heart, and round, and one case of angular shape. Results The evaluation of the face shape can help us define the priorities of the aesthetic approach, determining the areas that need to be restored in the aging face, as well as which areas could be enhanced in the younger patient. Conclusion This approach can be helpful in proposing the aesthetic treatment plan with injectable fillers to provide beautification, rejuvenation, and enhancement of the facial structure, which may benefit facial contours through aging.

scholarly journals Satisfaction and attitudes of the student population about dental aesthetics

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alma Gavranović-Glamoč ◽  
Lejla Kazazić ◽  
Sanela Strujić-Porović ◽  
Emir Berhamović ◽  
Amela Džonlagić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Subjective Experience ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Tooth Color ◽  
Tooth Position ◽  
Freshmen Students ◽  
Dental Esthetics ◽  
Dental Aesthetics ◽  
Dental Appearance ◽  
Male Subjects ◽  
General Appearance

Introduction: Perceptions of the esthetic appearance of teeth vary in different individuals and can affect satisfaction with the dental appearance, attitudes, and the need for appropriate dental treatment. The research aims to examine the factors influencing the satisfaction with the appearance of the dentition and the attitude toward treatments which improve dental esthetics among students of the faculty of dentistry in comparison to the attitudes of students of non-dental faculties.Methods: The research included a total of 358 students of the Faculty of Dentistry and Faculty of Architecture in Sarajevo who voluntarily filled out a questionnaire created for this research. The questionnaire contained questions related to satisfaction with the appearance of teeth in general, tooth color, tooth position, questions related to the previous, and future desired esthetic restorations and treatments.Results: Female subjects expressed statistically significantly greater dissatisfaction with the appearance of the dentition and did or plan to do treatments that could improve dental esthetics compared to male subjects. Students of the Faculty of Dentistry at final years were significantly more satisfied with the general appearance of teeth and tooth color compared to freshmen students of the Faculty of Dentistry and students of the Faculty of Architecture.Conclusion: Satisfaction with dental appearance is a subjective experience that is influenced by various factors, level, and type of education is among them.

Aesthetic Crown Lengthening for Gummy Smile Treatment Related to Altered Passive Eruption: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 28-33
Author(s):  
Indira Apriantika ◽  
Agung Krismariono
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Patient Treatment ◽  
Treatment Results ◽  
Dental Hospital ◽  
Proper Diagnosis ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
Smile Aesthetics ◽  
Crown Lengthening ◽  
Gummy Smile

A healthy and beautiful smile can affect appearance and confidence. One of the aesthetic problems in dentistry that is often complained of by patients is excessive gingival display (gummy smile). The excessive gingival display can be caused by several factors, one of which is altered passive eruption (APE). One of the treatments to correct gummy smile related to APE is crown lengthening. Crown lengthening can be with bone reduction (gingivectomy with bone reduction) or without bone reduction (gingivectomy). Crown Lengthening with bone reduction is a surgical procedure that aims to maintain the dentogingival complex and to improve smile aesthetics. The purpose of this case report is to determine the crown lengthening with bone reduction (gingivectomy with bone reduction) procedure as a gummy smile treatment related to APE .A23-year-old female patient, came to Dental Hospital of Universitas Airlangga with complaints of her upper gum which not in the same length and the teeth looked short, she considered her smile was less aesthetic. After conducting analyses relating to aesthetics and periodontal tissue, crown lengthening with bone reduction was chosen for this patient treatment. The treatment results are quite good, visible gingival margins that matched the gingival zenith and improved patient's smile profile. APE as the etiology of patient's gummy smile can be corrected. There are no post-surgical complications such as excessive pain and infection. A proper diagnosis, treatment plan, and good techniques can produce a harmonious smile on the patient.

Perforator-Based Flap Reconstruction after Melanoma Resection: Evaluation of Oncological, Aesthetic, and Functional Outcomes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beniamino Brunetti ◽  
Rosa Salzillo ◽  
Stefania Tenna ◽  
Bruno Brunetti ◽  
Mario Alessandri Bonetti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Outcomes ◽  
Locoregional Recurrence ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
One Year ◽  
Group B

Abstract Background Evidence in literature about the best reconstructive approach after melanoma resection is controversial, with some authors advocating that tissue rearrangement flap techniques might hinder the early detection of local relapses. The aim of the present study is to evaluate oncological, aesthetic, and functional outcomes following melanoma reconstruction using pedicled perforator-based flaps. Methods The authors reviewed all patients affected by melanoma treated during a 6-year period. Demographic data, tumor characteristics, and operative variables were evaluated. Locoregional recurrence was assessed with clinical and radiological follow-up. One-year postoperatively patients rated on a 5-point Likert scale the aesthetic and functional outcomes of the procedure. Three blind observers examined preoperative and 1-year postoperative photographs and rated the aesthetic outcome of the reconstructive procedure. Results One-hundred sixty-five patients were treated with wide excision and delayed reconstruction, including pedicled perforator-based flaps in 70 patients (group A) and primary closure in 95 patients (group B). Mean Breslow thickness was 2.972 and 2.189 mm in group A and B, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference in locoregional recurrence (chi-squared test, p = 0.8333; Fisher's exact test, p > 0.9999) between the two groups. Group A reported a higher satisfaction with both the aesthetic (mean rating 4.390 in group A and 4.094 in group B) and functional (mean rating 4.732 in group A and 4.170 in group B) outcomes of the procedure, the latter being statistically significant (p = 0.0006). Conclusion This series suggests that pedicled perforator-based flaps provide optimal aesthetic and functional outcomes in melanoma reconstruction without impairing the locoregional control of the disease.

scholarly journals A Influência da Bichectomia na Agradabilidade Facial

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (5-esp.) ◽  
pp. 660-666
Author(s):  
Lucia Gloria Diana Aguilar Pizzurno ◽  
Ana Claudia De Castro Ferreira Conti ◽  
Marcio Rodrigues de Almeida ◽  
Paula Oltramari ◽  
Thais Maria Fernandes Poletti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Scientific Basis ◽  
Washington Dc ◽  
National Library ◽  
Electronic Library ◽  
Scientific Databases ◽  
Facial Beauty ◽  
Patient’S Perception ◽  
The Mind

A beleza pode ser definida como uma combinação de qualidades que dão prazer aos sentidos ou a mente. Cirurgiões plásticos acreditam que o volume da bochecha é um importante determinante da beleza facial e aparência jovem. Na Ortodontia, não é suficiente apenas perceber o que interfere no sorriso, é necessário diagnosticar o que se encontra fora da normalidade, para que se possa estabelecer um plano de tratamento. Assim como nos problemas funcionais seguimos condutas que nos levam ao diagnóstico das anomalias, os problemas estéticos também necessitam de parâmetros para que encontremos os defeitos. Nesse âmbito, as investigações científicas sobre os critérios utilizados pelo ortodontista e pacientes para definir um sorriso ou uma face como esteticamente agradável poderiam edificar uma sólida escada para o entendimento das diferenças entre a percepção do profissional e a do paciente. Durante a execução do tratamento, a consulta de pesquisas cientificas que norteiem a situação favorece seu decurso. Nortear a identificação e manejo no diagnóstico e indicação adequada da bichectomia foi o objetivo desta revisão de literatura realizada nas bases de dados científicas National Library of Medicine, Washington, DC (MEDLINE: Pubmed) e Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO). Foram recuperados 1710 artigos científicos, que após seleção resultaram em 48 artigos relacionados à descrição e manejo no diagnóstico e indicação adequada da Bichectomia, escolhidos para elaboração desta revisão de literatura. A existência de materiais de fácil consulta com embasamento científico adequado para orientação aos pacientes na tomada de decisões enquanto a Bichectomia favorece manejo do tratamento.   Palavras-chave: Bichectomia. Gordura de Bichat. Estética. Diagnostico. Ortodontia.   Abstract Beauty can be defined as a combination of qualities that give pleasure to the senses or the mind.  Plastic surgeons believe that cheek volume is an important determinant of facial beauty and youthful appearance.  In orthodontics, it is not enough to just understand what interferes with the smile, it is necessary to diagnose what is out of the ordinary, so that a treatment plan can be established.  Just as in functional problems we follow conducts that lead us to the diagnosis of anomalies, aesthetic problems also need parameters in order to find the defects. In this context, scientific investigations on the criteria used by orthodontists and patients to define a smile or face as aesthetically pleasing could build a solid ladder for understanding the differences between the professional's and the patient's perception.  During the execution of the treatment, the consultation of scientific research that guides the situation favors its course.  To guide the identification and management in the diagnosis and adequate indication of bichectomy was the objective of this literature review carried out in the scientific databases National Library of Medicine, Washington, DC (MEDLINE: Pubmed) and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO).  1710 scientific articles were retrieved, which after selection resulted in 48 articles related to the description and management in the diagnosis and adequate indication of Bichectomy, chosen for the elaboration of this literature review. The existence of easy-to-consult materials with an adequate scientific basis to guide patients in making decisions while Bichectomy favors treatment management.   Keywords: Bichectomy. Buccal Fat Pad. Aesthetics. Diagnostics. Orthodontics  

scholarly journals Detachable Lip and Cheek Plumper for Rehabilitation of Facial Disfigurement

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Nada Fathalla Abdelbagi ◽  
Ibrahim Ahmed Ismail ◽  
Fadia Awadalkreem ◽  
Mohammed Nasser Alhajj
Keyword(s):  
Social Life ◽  
Alveolar Bone ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Individual Character ◽  
Swallowing Difficulties ◽  
Oroantral Communication ◽  
And Function

Background. Hemimaxillectomy of acquired palatal defects may predispose the patient to hypernasal speech, leakage of fluids into the nasal cavity, impaired masticatory function, and swallowing difficulties leading to a detrimental impact on the quality of life. Sequentially, it can also affect individual character and trust in social life, leading to social phobia and anxiety. This article presents prosthodontic management of a young male patient with deformation of the entire right half of the face due to surgical removal of odontogenic myxoma. It describes a method where the clinician utilized a simple, noninvasive, and cost-effective technique to cut the weight of the obturator and to attain aesthetics, utilizing a detachable lip and cheek plumper. Case Presentation. A 19-year-old male attended the Prosthodontic Clinics at Faculty of Dentistry, the University of Khartoum, eight months after the surgical removal of a tumor. The chief complaint was difficulty eating or drinking. Furthermore, he dropped out of school because of his facial deformity and his indistinct voice. Medical and dental history revealed surgical resection of the entire right half of the maxillary alveolar bone due to myxoma. Intraoral examination revealed a well-healed surgical defect in the maxillary right buccal vestibule creating an oroantral communication. A treatment plan was formulated, keeping the patient’s demand in mind. The decision was made to treat the patient with a maxillary obturator that would gain its support from the remaining teeth and tissues with a detachable cheek and lip plumper. The use of dental magnets as a means of attachment was elected. Conclusion. This article has described a simple, noninvasive, and cost-effective method to improve facial appearance in patients with hollow faces. The plumper prosthesis successfully improved the patient’s appearance to the extent that comfort and function would permit and encourage self-esteem.

scholarly journals Tratamento de trauma oclusal anterior com pino de fibra de vidro associado à coroa de dissilicato de lítio Anterior occlusal trauma treatment with fiberglass pin associated to lithium disilicate crown

RSBO ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Raisa Carolina Hintz ◽  
Rafaela Caramori Saab ◽  
Eugenio Garcia ◽  
Sergio Paulo Hilgenberg ◽  
Leonardo Fernandes da Cunha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lithium Disilicate ◽  
Tooth Color ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Aesthetic Appearance ◽  
New Treatment ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
Aesthetic Dentistry ◽  
The Right ◽  
Dental Whitening ◽  
Treatment Alternatives

Introdução: A aparência estética é uma das preocupações do ser humano, o que leva a uma busca constante por uma estética que expresse harmonia, naturalidade e expressividade. Sendo assim, os procedimentos restauradores têm contribuído positivamente para a resolução dos desafios odontológicos estéticos. Objetivo e relato de caso: Relatar um caso clínico com associação de clareamento dental, confecção de pino intrarradicular e coroa indireta em dissilicato de lítio em que foi devolvida ao paciente a estética desejada. Pacientede 23 anos de idade fraturou o incisivo central superior direito na infância; insatisfeito com a instabilidade de cor do dente, buscou novas alternativas de tratamento. Conclusão: A associação de diferentes tratamentos na Odontologia estética pode apresentar resultados satisfatórios para o restabelecimento estético e funcional de dentes anteriores.Introduction: The aesthetic appearance is one of the human being concerns, leading to constant search for an aesthetic that expresses harmony, naturalness and expressiveness. So, the restorative procedures have contributed positively to overcome the aesthetic dentistry challenges. Objective and case report: Report a clinical case in association to dental whitening, making of intraradicular pin and indirect crown of lithium disilicate when it was returned to the patient the desired aesthetic. A 23 years old patient fractured the right central incisor in the childhood, dissatisfied with the tooth color instability, he looked for new treatment alternatives. Conclusion: The association of different treatments in the aesthetic dentistry might present satisfactory results to the aesthetic and functional reestablishment of anterior teeth.

scholarly journals Oral health behavior and attitudes among students of health and non-health oriented studies

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-34
Author(s):  
Suada Branković ◽  
Seila Cilovic-Lagarija ◽  
Aida Pilav ◽  
Adisa Peštek-Ahmetagić ◽  
Mediha Selimović-Dragaš ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Oral Health Behavior ◽  
Dental Attendance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Health Studies ◽  
Inadequate Nutrition

Introduction: Unhealthy behavior such as neglecting to brush and floss, using tobacco and alcohol, and inadequate nutrition can adversely affect dental health. The frequency of dental visits is also of great importance in the early detection of different oral disorders. Our aim was to assess oral health behavior and attitudes among students of the 1st year of  two health and non-health oriented studies of University of Sarajevo. Methods: We included 119 students of the 1st year of Faculty of Health Studies and 108 students of the 1st year of Faculty of Architecture of the University of Sarajevo. A self-administered questionnaire was used, comprising demographic data, data on oral hygiene habits, dental attendance pattern, a number of extracted teeth as well as problems with the appearance, comfort, and social life due to teeth problems. Results: Faculty of Architecture students significantly more often visit their dentist (χ2 = 24.174, df = 5, p = 0.00). Faculty of Health Studies students have significantly more extracted teeth (χ2 = 35.54, df = 4, p = 0.001). Dental health habits were significantly better at the students Faculty of Architecture (χ2 = 16.391, df = 2, p = 0.001). No significant difference between the groups about about avoiding encounters due to teeth and dentures problems. Conclusion: Oral health related attitudes may be better in students of non-health oriented studies, however, these results have to be confirmed by more investigations and larger studies.

scholarly journals The Digital Integrated Workflow in the Aesthetic Management of the Smile: A Case Report

Prosthesis ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 196-210
Author(s):  
Paolo Scattarelli ◽  
Paolo Smaniotto ◽  
Serena Leuci ◽  
Gabriele Cervino ◽  
Mario Gisotti
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Invasive Procedures ◽  
Digital Workflow ◽  
Deep Bite ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Dental Technician ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
The Impact

The aesthetic treatment for anterior teeth requires a series of clinical and technical evaluations to obtain a predictable result, following a well-defined operating sequence. Today, the clinical–technical team can use different digital tools in the different steps of the workflow. A preventive assessment, the knowledge of limits, and the possibilities of surgical and prosthetic procedures allow to use these devices. Sharing goals of the treatment with the patient according to their expectations and needs is the key point of the treatment plan. Setting a defined treatment plan avoids invasive procedures. In this clinical case report, a 27-year-old patient affected by Class II div 2 malocclusion with deep bite was treated with a full digital workflow. Previewing the aesthetics was through dedicated software, which shows operators and patients the objectives of the therapy and guides the dental technician in the first phase of the work. The use of digital flows in the prosthetic phases reduces the working time. In this case, it shows the impact of a digital workflow on peri-prosthetic therapy for the aesthetic rehabilitation of the upper central incisors in a young adult.

scholarly journals Making Art from Uncertainty: Magic and Its Politics in South African Rugby

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 699-719 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua D. Rubin
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Aesthetic Theory ◽  
Social Production ◽  
Franz Boas ◽  
Social Actors ◽  
South Africans ◽  
Theodor Adorno ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
Rugby Players

This essay examines the intersection of the politics of post-apartheid South Africa and the politics of playing rugby. It traces the sport’s history through its manifestations in the apartheid state and the anti-apartheid struggle, but it also shows that South African rugby counts for more than the sum of these histories. Drawing inspiration from the writings of Claude Lévi-Strauss and Franz Boas, as well as from the aesthetic theory of Theodor Adorno, the article argues that rugby contains an inherent dimension of unpredictability that allows it to recombine and challenge the symbols and sentiments assigned to it. Considered in this way, rugby acquires a measure of autonomy as a social production, shaping possibilities and entering into existing political conversations with its own voice. Acknowledging this small space of unpredictability, then, carries important implications for how we theorize sporting performances in relation to other forms of creative expression. Rugby players, coaches, and teams, for their part, are well aware of the sport’s autonomous dimension, and they know that they must negotiate the uncertainty of the sport if they wish to participate at all. These social actors regard uncertainty as a problem to be solved, and they conceptualize and work through rugby’s layering of unpredictable instant atop unpredictable instant in socially and historically specific ways. As a result, the negotiations between South Africans and their rugby become a powerful heuristic for post-apartheid social life, and they produce not only violence and injuries but also moments of magic thick with political significance.

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