title: Alloplastic augmentation of the face.
abstract: The previously presented facial augmentation techniques can be used in conjunction with orthognathic procedures or may be performed as separate procedures. When performed properly, they can enhance facial esthetics and improve patient satisfaction. Alloplastic augmentation, when properly planned and performed, is predictable, stable, and generally accepted by the patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Alabama School of Dentistry, Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Louis
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Cuzalina
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide; D002680:Chin / Q000601:surgery; D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes; D017886:Durapatite; D004954:Esthetics; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000601:surgery; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery; D009666:Nose / Q000601:surgery; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D020959:Polyethylene; D011102:Polyhydroxyethyl Methacrylate; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D012828:Silicones; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D015050:Zygoma / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes; D012828:Silicones; D011102:Polyhydroxyethyl Methacrylate; C013830:baysilon; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D020959:Polyethylene; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate; D017886:Durapatite; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide