Stereophotometric facial changes in edentulous older adults after rehabilitation with complete dentures
Zala Skomina,
Milan Kuhar,
Miha Verdenik
et al.
Abstract:ObjectivesTo evaluate the facial characteristics of edentulous older adults who underwent rehabilitation using complete dentures, and to compare them with dentate individuals.BackgroundEdentulism rehabilitation with complete dentures aims to restore occlusion and facial aesthetics.Materials and MethodsThe study included 102 edentulous participants needing prosthodontic rehabilitation with complete dentures and 30 with a natural dentition (aged >65). The 3D facial scans were performed using an Artec optical … Show more
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