Occlusion and Esthetics

Laypersons' perceptions of the esthetics of visible anterior occlusion.

OBJECTIVE To analyze 6 different types of visible anterior occlusion, exclusive of extraoral facial features, in terms of their esthetic appeal, as perceived by 91 randomly selected adult laypersons with different levels of education in Lima, Peru. METHODS Photographic images of 3 examples of each occlusion type (open bite [OB], deep bite [DB], crossbite [CB], end-to-end bite [EE], crowded bi...

Acupuncture in skin and esthetics

Acupuncture is an ancient medical procedure that is commonly used. It has been used in China for over two thousand years. Acupuncture has gained increasing interest from the public as well as health professionals for a wide range of disorders. This method works through regulation of qi current (life energy in body). Acupuncture has been introduced recently in dermatology for rejuvenation and tr...

Cement-retained versus screw-retained implant restorations: achieving optimal occlusion and esthetics in implant dentistry.

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Optimal occlusion and esthetics are goals in prosthetic treatment. Implant dentistry is no exception. PURPOSE OF ARTICLE The purpose of this article is to discuss how the choice to use screw-retained or cement-retained implants dramatically influences the occlusion and esthetics.

the relationship between smile esthetics perception and morphometric indices in normal occlusion females with and without history of orthodontic treatment

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Facts and Fashion in dental esthetics.