Few people know that the condition of the teeth, and especially the absence of even a few units, provokes premature aging of the face. Therefore, when referring to cosmetologists or plastic surgeons, the recommendation of specialists about the need to pre-implant teeth, of course, may surprise.
Information about how oral health and malocclusion affects the appearance of the face, how implantology helps to prolong youth, is very relevant today. We’ll talk about this.
nfluence of occlusion and dental condition on age-related changes and health in general
Consider what problems a person who is missing even a few teeth in a row faces:
- Pathological changes in the temporomandibular joint, provoking arthritis, pain, crunching, dislocation;
- Deformation of the dentition, affecting the state of the temporomandibular joint;
- Increase in chewing load on the remaining units;
- Pathological processes in the digestive system;
- Underbite due to abrasion of teeth;
- Formation of nasolabial folds, wrinkles in the lower third of the face;
- Omission of the corners of the mouth, thinning of the lips;
- Facial asymmetry;
Absence of anterior teeth and complete edentulism leads to retraction of the lips and cheeks. The distance between the lower and upper jaw is significantly reduced. In this regard, the face takes on an senile appearance.
How can dental implants help you look younger?
Dentists in the process of restoring lost chewing functions pay close attention to the aesthetics of the dentition. By itself, a beautiful, snow-white smile already makes every person younger.
Installation of implants with crowns of the correct anatomical shape, size and, if necessary, lengthening of the patient’s remaining native teeth, change the shape of the face. It seems to be slightly lengthened, as a result of which the nasolabial folds are smoothed out.
Without additional cosmetic procedures, the corners of the mouth rise naturally, a lifting effect is achieved. Such changes lead to the fact that the face looks much younger.
Many patients after implantation of teeth, restoration of the aesthetics of a smile note that there is no need for an operation to lift the face contour, which they planned earlier.
Also, after the restoration of chewing function, many health problems go away over time. Full chewing of food has a positive effect on the state of the gastrointestinal tract, the absorption of useful elements. All this not only affects the general well-being of a person, but also the condition of the skin.