Analysis of influence of lip line and lip support in esthetics and selection of maxillary implant-supported prosthesis design

Analysis of influence of lip line and lip support in esthetics and selection of maxillary implant-supported prosthesis design
March 2004
Fl??vio Domingues Neves, DDS, MS, PhDa* , Gustavo Mendon??a, DDS, MSb, Alfredo Julio Fernandes Neto, DDS, MS, PhDc
Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry Çƒ¢ Volume 91 Çƒ¢ Number 3
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Abstract
The lip line and lip support influence esthetics and selection of implant-supported prosthetic designs for maxillary edentulous patients. This article describes a procedure to analyze the influence of lip line and lip support on the esthetics of an existing maxillary complete denture, revealing potential limitations when planning a fixed implant-supported prosthesis.
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* aAssistant Professor, Department of Occlusion, Fixed Prosthesis, and Dental Materials, Federal University of Uberlandia, School of Dentistry, Brazil
* bAssistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Catholic University of Brasilia, Brazil
* cProfessor and Chairman, Department of Occlusion, Fixed Prosthesis, and Dental Materials, Federal University of Uberlandia, School of Dentistry, Brazil
* *Reprint requests to: Dr Fl??vio Domingues Neves School of Dentistry Federal University of Uberlandia Av. Par??, 1720 - Bloco 2B, Sala 2B01 Uberlandia Minas Gerais, CEP: 38400-902 Brazil Fax: 55 (34) 3218-2222; Email: neves@triang.com.br
* School of Dentistry, Federal University of Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil; Catholic University of Brasilia, Brasilia, Brazil
* Copyright ¨© 2004 by The Editorial Council of The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
* doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2003.12.006