title: Factors influencing face aging. Literature review.
abstract: The aim of this review is to analyze different factors which can affect natural face aging by delaying or expediting the process. Various studies shows that different factors such as ultraviolet light, gravity, habits, teeth loss may affect face appearance during aging. The articles from 1959 to 2011 related to topic were identified. 47 articles were selected for data collection.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Odontology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Zalgirio str. 115, 08217 Vilnius, Lithuania. ksveikata@gmail.com
authors.forename: Kestutis
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sveikata
authors.forename: Irena
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Balciuniene
authors.forename: Janina
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tutkuviene
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000502:physiology; D004777:Environment; D004954:Esthetics; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005145:Face; D006184:Habits; D006801:Humans; D012737:Sex Factors; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000502:physiology; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000473:pathology; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects