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Three-Dimensional Evaluation Of The Mandibular Lingula On Cone-Beam Computed Tomographic Images In The Turkish Population, Zerrin Unal Erzurumlu, Damla Torul
Three-Dimensional Evaluation Of The Mandibular Lingula On Cone-Beam Computed Tomographic Images In The Turkish Population, Zerrin Unal Erzurumlu, Damla Torul
Journal of Dentistry Indonesia
Objective: The purpose of this study was to provide morphometric and anatomical data for mandibular lingula (Li) in The Turkish population using three dimensional-cone beam computed tomography (3D-CBCT) images. Methods: CBCT images of the patients taken between July 2020 and March 2021, were retrieved from the archival records. A total of 100 Li’s of 50 patients who met the criteria of this study were evaluated. The distances between the tip of the Li and ramal landmarks/occlusal plane were measured and the shape of the Li was evaluated on 3D-CBCT images. Results: CBCT images of the 50 patients (19 males and …
The Impact Of The Labial Flange And Artificial Teeth On Lip Support In Elderly Patients With Maxillary Complete Dentures, Aiemeeza Rajali, Nor Wati @ Nur Atikah Mustafa, Muhamad Zafir Ashman Zulkiflee, Ain Najihah Abd Rahman, Rohana Ahmad
The Impact Of The Labial Flange And Artificial Teeth On Lip Support In Elderly Patients With Maxillary Complete Dentures, Aiemeeza Rajali, Nor Wati @ Nur Atikah Mustafa, Muhamad Zafir Ashman Zulkiflee, Ain Najihah Abd Rahman, Rohana Ahmad
Journal of Dentistry Indonesia
Both maxillary complete denture’s labial flange and anterior artificial teeth play important roles in re-establish major support for the upper lip of elderly patients. However, whether the labial flange can be removed and still perceived as aesthetic remain unclear. Objective: To determine the perception of young adults toward the effect of a labial flange and anterior teeth on lip support of an elderly with maxillary complete dentures. Methods: A total of 64 young adults were recruited to evaluate the lip support for facial aesthetics of 30 full-face photographs in 3 different states: with an original complete denture (CD), …