| Abstrakt: |
Minimally invasive esthetic procedures have increased over the past decade in part due to advances of the products used. Dental professionals have a foundation of extensive knowledge of orofacial anatomy. Recent studies of age related volume loss show the association of atrophy of distinct fat pads effecting facial folds and wrinkles in different areas of the face. Dermal fillers can esthetically enhance smile lines, downturned oral commissures, and establish proper lip lines. Therapeutically, dermal fillers are used in the treatment of stubborn cases of angular cheilitis, volumizing interdental pa-pilla loss (black triangles), and others. Dermal fillers have had a long history of use in facial esthetics. Currently, the temporary options available to practitioners for patients vary from hyaluronic acids, calcium hydroxylapatite, and poly-L-lactic acid. With advanced training, experience, and maintaining proper injection technique, the safety of dermal fillers has a long track record of outstanding patient outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
