Facial soft tissue features assessed with finite element analysis.
Facial soft tissues are a major determinant of treatment choice. When Class I and Class II malocclusions were compared using finite-element analysis, morphologic differences were localized and quantified. This study highlights the importance of determining the timing, magnitude and direction offacial growth prior to treatment to achieve stable results.
Banabilh
Saeed M
SM
School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Rajion
Zainul A
ZA
Samsudin
A R
AR
Singh
G D
GD
D000293:Adolescent; D002508:Cephalometry / Q000379:methods*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005145:Face; D020342:Finite Element Analysis; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008311:Malocclusion, Angle Class I / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D010780:Photogrammetry