Kim Su-Jeong, Kim Soo-Bin, Heo Yu-Ran, Kim Hee-Jin
Division in Anatomy and Developmental Biology, Department of Oral Biology, Human Identification Research Institute, BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea.
Department of Oral Anatomy, Institute of Biomaterial Implant, College of Dentistry, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea.
Anat Cell Biol. 2025 Mar 31;58(1):136-139. doi: 10.5115/acb.24.181. Epub 2024 Dec 4.
This study examined the case of 27-year-old female who underwent orthognathic surgery to correct class 3 malocclusion, resulting in an unnatural smile. The research aimed to assess the efficacy of non-invasive treatment in enhancing facial muscle movement during smiling to achieve a natural smile. The patient received eight sessions of treatment using non-invasive devices, and facial assessment were conducted using three-dimensional scanner (Morpheus 3D Scanner) to evaluate facial features in both relaxed and maximum smile states pre- and post-treatment. The results demonstrated improvements in the symmetry of the lower lip height during smiling, along with increases in mouth width and volume in the upper central area. Subjectively, the patient also reported enhanced comfort while smiling. These findings suggest that non-invasive procedures can effectively improve unnatural smiles following orthognathic surgery, contributing to a more aesthetically pleasing smile presentation.
本研究考察了一名27岁女性的病例,该女性接受了正颌手术以矫正Ⅲ类错牙合畸形,却导致笑容不自然。该研究旨在评估非侵入性治疗在增强微笑时面部肌肉运动以实现自然笑容方面的疗效。患者接受了八次使用非侵入性设备的治疗,并使用三维扫描仪(Morpheus 3D扫描仪)进行面部评估,以在治疗前后的放松和最大微笑状态下评估面部特征。结果表明,微笑时下唇高度的对称性有所改善,同时上中区域的嘴宽和体积增加。主观上,患者还报告说微笑时舒适度有所提高。这些发现表明,非侵入性程序可以有效改善正颌手术后的不自然笑容,有助于呈现更美观的笑容。