Objective The superficial cervicofacial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) is a complex
network formed by mimic muscles and conjunctive tissue of the superficial fascia of the face …

Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is widely used to manufacture removable orthodontic
appliances. However, since the porous structure, cold‐curing acrylic resins are susceptible …

Hemangiomas, the most common benign tumors of the liver, have a prevalence of
approximately 20% and are more frequent in women. According to previous studies, the size …

Cutaneous insertion of the facial mimic muscles concerns, at different levels, the superficial
fascia of that region. A superficial musculoaponeurotic system is described at face level that …

With the increase in life expectancy, the number of elderly patients requiring dental
treatment has increased. The aim of this study is to show the peculiarities of choosing the …

Superficial muscular aponeurotic system (SMAS) is a musculoskeletal sheath extending
from the frontal muscle to the platysma and it acts as a" contraction amplifier of the facial …

Moebius syndrome is a rare congenital condition characterized by bilateral abducens and
facial nerve palsies. Most patients lack facial mimicry that significantly impairs functional …

In the context of increasing life expectancy and hence the aging demographic, dentists are
increasingly put in the situation of diagnosis and treatment of geriatric patients. Aim of the …

Childhood and adolescence include periods of growth in which the pediatrician meets
multiple challenges in terms of cooperation, compliance with treatment, and the patient's …

Bone defects following trauma, or the radical resection of facial tumors are often associated
with the loss of soft tissue support. The objectives of facial reconstructive surgery should not …