KEY DENTAL FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE APPEARANCE OF CRANIOFACIAL ASYMMETRIES
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Keywords
malocclusions, craniofacial functionality, facial appearance, facial symmetry, craniofacial asymmetries.
Abstract
Facial symmetry is a trait widely valued in the perception of facial beauty and health, and understanding the underlying factors that contribute to craniofacial asymmetry is essential for both oral health professionals and those seeking to improve appearance, and facial functionality. This article focuses on comprehensively analyzing the dental factors that play a fundamental role in the genesis of craniofacial asymmetries. Through a review of the existing literature and the application of the MICMAC technique, the influence of factors such as dental malocclusions, asymmetric dental development, harmful oral habits, and other elements related to oral health on facial symmetry is explored. In addition, a detailed methodology for evaluating and addressing these asymmetries is presented, and the study is contextualized by reviewing previous research related to the topic. This analysis provides a more complete understanding of the interaction between dental factors and craniofacial asymmetry, contributing to knowledge and personalized care in this multidisciplinary field of study.
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Piedad Mary Martelo Gómez
Odontologist. Independent researcher. Professor of the Dentistry Program at the Universidad de Cartagena, Colombia. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5405-0324.
Raúl José Martelo Gómez
Specialist in Networks and Telecommunications; Master in Computer Science. Systems Engineer. Full-time Research Professor of the Systems Engineering Program at the Universidad de Cartagena. Leader of the INGESINFO Research Group. Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4951-0752.
David Antonio Franco Borré
Master in Computer Science. Systems Engineer. Full-time Research Professor of the Systems Engineering Program at the Universidad de Cartagena. Cartagena Colombia. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7500-0206