Smile is not just limited to the teeth, it also includes the appearance of the lips that cover the teeth, the naso-labial folds that surround them, the presence or not of epidermal and dermal breakage around the mouth and, marionette lines or oral commissures. The appearance of the tissue adjacent to the mouth is key to the successful completion of our dental procedures for restoration and enhancement.
Earliest source of fillers were autologous fat. Human body has reasonably good reserves of fat which can be harvested and implanted into the facial soft tissue.
Stem cells have the unique ability to regenerate themselves and to repair damaged tissues in the body and may also have the power to rejuvenate the skin's tone and texture.
Non-resorbable injectable fillers were used but some had catastrophic results.
Hyaluronic acid was first isolated from the vitreous fluid of a bovine eye. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the human body. But as the body ages, the quantity of hyaluronic acid decreases so, surgeons came up with the idea of using it to compensate for this loss. Hyaluronic acid is a biocompatible and biodegradable substance and has anti-oxidant properties.
By doing a complete analysis of patients, listening to their concerns, and performing their intra-oral examinations, we can choose the filler product best suited for their case. This type of collaboration with our patients will ensure that therapeutic treatment will be successful.
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