Abstract
Abstract
Knowledge of the facial soft tissues is paramount with regards to orthodontic diagnosis, assessment and treatment planning. This paper will describe the relevance of extra- and intra-oral assessment of soft tissues, with a particular focus on the lips, in orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning and potential treatment effects.
Clinical relevance
Knowledge of the extra-oral and intra-oral soft tissue assessment is important in the planning and execution of orthodontic treatment.
Objectives
The reader should understand the potential impact of soft tissue assessment on orthodontic treatment planning, and be able to carry out an extra- and intra-oral assessment of the relevant facial soft tissues in orthodontic assessment.
Knowledge of the facial soft tissues is paramount with regards to orthodontic diagnosis, assessment and treatment planning. This paper will describe the relevance of extra- and intra-oral assessment of soft tissues, with a particular focus on the lips, in orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning and potential treatment effects.
Clinical relevance
Knowledge of the extra-oral and intra-oral soft tissue assessment is important in the planning and execution of orthodontic treatment.
Objectives
The reader should understand the potential impact of soft tissue assessment on orthodontic treatment planning, and be able to carry out an extra- and intra-oral assessment of the relevant facial soft tissues in orthodontic assessment.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Orthodontic Update |
| Early online date | 29 Sept 2023 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2 Oct 2023 |
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