Citation

Cunningham SJ. Dent. Update 1999; 26(10): 438-443.

Affiliation

Department of Orthodontics, Eastman Dental Institute, University College London.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, George Warman Publications)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10765787

Abstract

Facial attractiveness is now recognized as being important in situations as diverse as education, relationships and employment. An individual's facial appearance is one of their most obvious characteristics and facial disfigurements are judged to be among the least desirable 'handicaps'. A face which deviates from the norm becomes a stigma. This paper looks at the complex area of facial appearance and its importance in the field of dentistry. The relationship between facial attractiveness and varying forms of dental and surgical intervention are discussed, as well as some of the problems which may be encountered during treatment.

Language: en