The Clinical Problem Dentofacial (dentoskeletal) deformities are characterized by an abnormal position of the maxilla and/or mandible and associated teeth that affect jaw function and facial aesthetics. These deformities are…
The Clinical Problem ( Fig. 18.1 ) The term Middle Eastern commonly refers to people of Turkish, Persian, Arabic, and North African descent. Although a large variety of nasal features…
The Clinical Problem A prominent nose is regarded as abnormal if it is larger than average, but even within different cultures this is very subjective. Larger prevalence of the prominent…
The Clinical Problem ( Fig. 23.1 ) Synopsis ■ The patient, a 20-year-old woman, suffered an injury to the anterior maxilla in a motor vehicle accident. There were no injuries…
The Clinical Problem Breast hypertrophy is a frequent condition in women. It may occur due to excessive development of glandular tissue during puberty, secondary to weight gain or as a…
The Clinical Problem ( Fig. 25.1 ) Hypomastia is usually a developmental issue but may also be seen after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or major weight loss. It is well known how…
The Clinical Problem ( Fig. 16.1 ) There is great variance within the accepted norm for nasal tip appearance. Fat bulbous noses or sharply projecting nose tips are very complex…
The Clinical Problem Aging in white individuals is accompanied by jowls, submental laxity, or fullness and laxity, with banding of the platysma muscles. This combination is often referred to as…
The Clinical Problem ( Fig. 21.1 ) Increased nose self-awareness translates into increased patient concern and increased demand for relatively small changes in nasal contour. Medical rhinoplasty is especially well…
The Clinical Problem ( Figs. 24.1A, 24.2A, 24.3A, 24.4A, 24.5A, and 24.6A ) 1. Bleaching of discolored teeth 2. Improving tooth length to enhance the smile line 3. Surgical correction…
