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Posted on February 3, 2012 by kate

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Botox and Dermal Filler Training for Every Dental Practice Go to www.FacialEsthetics.org for our latest schedule of the # 1 live patient hands-on  training given by the faculty of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics

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Curing Lights – The Best Curing Light For Your Practice Flashmax 3 order at www.CommonSenseDentistry.com store

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Best Cosmetic Orthodontic System for General Dentists Six Month Smiles www.6monthsmiles.com Use code AAFE100 to save $100 on a course  signup.

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Best Composite Resin Matrix System for Posterior Proximal Contacts V3 Ring System Triodent 800-811-3949

Dental DVD’s on Botox and Dermal Filler Procedures – 3 Volume Set Botox and Dermal Fillers for Total Facial Esthetics – watch over the shoulder treatment  performed by Dr. Malcmacher and Dr. Krever – www.FacialEsthetics.org

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Building The Best Dental Team Ever! Audio CD Training ; Big Case Acceptance Success!  Learn how to get patients to go ahead today! Dr. Louis Malcmacher www.CommonSenseDentistry.com

Best Website Company for your Office – Developed by Dentists for Dentists www.dds.com  - even if you have a website, DDS.COM is the one of best dental website companies in dentistry that is social media ready!

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Go to our website and sign up for email updates, free downloads, botox and dermal filler training for dentists, the Building The Best Dental Team Ever series, Big Case Acceptance Success! and other audio CD’s to explode your practice.  Go to www.CommonSenseDentistry.com for more information.

Dr. Louis Malcmacher, email drlouis@FacialEsthetics.org
Common Sense Dentistry / American Academy of Facial Esthetics                                    4513 Churchill Blvd, University Heights, Ohio  44118  800-952-0521

 

 

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Botox vs. Xeomin

Posted on January 16, 2012 by kate

via BotoxForum.com

BOTOX® is the world’s most popular cosmetic procedure, used to alleviate fine lines and wrinkles that are indicative of aging. Now, the FDA has approved Xeomin—an injectable that uses the same active ingredient as Botox for a face that’s younger, smoother, and more aesthetically pleasing. Xeomin’s results can last as long as six months and some doctors and patients prefer it over Botox injections. Read on to learn more about Xeomin pros, cons, side effects, and more.

Botulinum For Wrinkle Reduction
Botulinum toxin A has been FDA-approved for the treatment of wrinkles since 2002. A powerful neurotoxin, botulinum works by relaxing wrinkle-causing muscle contractions through injections. The popularity of botulinum has skyrocketed due to its efficiency and virtually no recovery time. Patients prefer it to superficial cosmetic treatments like microdermabrasion and chemical peels because while they may be useful at fading minor fine lines, botulinum gets to the root of the problem and releases wrinkles for months at a time. On the other hand, botulinum injections do not require the same commitment, price, and recovery time as going under the knife for a major surgery like a facelift or brow lift.
Of course, there are other dermal injectables on the market that don’t contain botulinum. Restylane and Juvederm are both dermal fillers that use a solution to “fill out” wrinkles rather than relax the underlying muscles. While these other injectables are quite popular, botulinum remains at the top of the game because of its widespread availability and patient success. Until now, Botox and Dysport were the only botulinum options available. Xeomin offers the benefits of botulinum in a slightly new way.

Xeomin: The Naked Injectable
Xeomin contains just one ingredient: botulinum toxin A. Unlike its competitors, Xeomin is a “naked injectable,” meaning that it does not contain any additives. The major benefit of a pure-form injectable is that the human body is less likely to become resistant to Xeomin because there are simply less ingredients in the solution. Some patients have developed antibodies to Botox and Dysport, leading their bodies to reject the treatments.

More About Xeomin Aside from its pure form, Xeomin is quite comparable to Botox. It is measured in the same units as Botox, so aestheticians and doctors won’t have as much as a learning curve for administering the injectable. Some experts have found that Xeomin does have the ability to last slightly longer than Botox—up to six months. With treatments prices ranging between $400 and $600, Xeomin costs about the same as Botox. Side effects are also similar due to the same active ingredient: minor swelling, bruising, headache, and soreness is considered normal immediately after treatment and should fade within a few days.

Xeomin has been used extensively across Europe to diminish wrinkles and give patients a younger, refreshed look. Its FDA approval in the United States will open a new door for the company and give those interested in cosmetic treatments an additional option when it comes to wrinkle removal and anti-aging procedures.

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Picking the Right Course

Posted on December 28, 2011 by kate

by Louis Malcmacher, DDS MAGD

These are really new and exciting times in dentistry.  Technology is developing at a rapid rate and dentists are finally being recognized as overall healthcare providers that they have always been.  Dentists have taken on new and primary roles in a number of areas such as facial pain management, sleep apnea, systemic health and wellness, and facial esthetics.  Digital dentistry is becoming more exciting by the day.

How does a dentist keep up with the expanding role of dentistry?  Continuing education is the primary source for becoming proficient in new ways to better treat patients and deliver dentistry.  So how do you go ahead and choose the right course that will comprehensively train you in whichever new area of dentistry you would like to pursue?  Here are some guidelines that I have used over my 30 years of taking continuing education to get the best value and practical experience necessary:

1.  Is this a lecture, hands-on, and/or live patient course?  Obviously live patient courses are the best possible experience that you can have for training purposes.  Hands-on courses as well let you touch and feel the instruments that you are going to use and  let your hands go through the motions to deliver the new techniques that you are learning.   Lecture only courses can be very valuable in helping you work through new concepts and help you decide to integrate these ideas into your office.

2.  Who are the instructors and are they proficient at what they are teaching?I personally look for instructors who have real practices and who are treating patients on a regular basis.  I want to see their successes and I certainly want to see their failures as we all learn much more from what went wrong and how to fix it than only from what went right.  I also like to make sure that I take advice from a clinician who has been doing these procedures for years, not just months or days.  Life experience is the best teacher and it just takes time doing a lot of procedures in any field to really develop the experience necessary in order to be able to teach them properly.  I take the philosophy of The American Academy of Facial Esthetics as an example.  Each faculty member treats patients with minimally invasive facial esthetics techniques with Botox and dermal fillers and they have developed sufficient practice management techniques in their offices in order to motivate patients to treatment and have high case acceptance.  They are also all certified trainers for botulinum toxins (Botox and Dysport) and dermal fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse)  and this certification is certainly important in what you should look for in course instructors.

3.  What has been the feedback from your peers about a particular course and instructor? Are there testimonials and references available?  Can you contact these people for references?  Are the names and cities real or does it just say, “Dr. T, Texas”?  What other doctors think of a course is extremely important because then you know that the course and the instructors are proven in their ability to comprehensively train you.  On the www.FacialEsthetics.org  website, you will literally find hundreds and hundreds of testimonials from clinicians all over the world with their real names and where they live.  That says something about an organization and it says something about the comprehensiveness of the course and the quality of the faculty members.

4. Is there post course support?  This is extremely important, especially when you are getting into new areas for your practice.   In areas such as systemic wellness, sleep apnea, and Botox and dermal fillers, continuing support is essential because there are so few resources available in these areas.  This is exactly why we have a membership forum section in The American Academy of Facial Esthetics.  What we wanted to create was a community support group so that every time you have a question, all you have to do is go to the website and either find or ask the question to our expert faculty and clinicians who are using these procedures every day in their office.  Our faculty usually responds within a few hours.  Too many times in the past I have left a course and came back to my practice, had a question on the first patient I was treating, but had nowhere to turn.  In this new era of facial esthetics, we wanted to make sure that healthcare professionals have a place to go where they can get answers fast, share their own experiences, upload their own cases to share with others, and interact with all of our expert faculty.  What we are really proud of is that there is not another resource group like this in the field of dental and facial esthetics and in less than one year this has grown to nearly 1800 members strong who regularly visit and use our resources.

5.  How many clinicians have the organization and faculty trained?  This question really goes to the heart of the matter in terms of how experienced the faculty members are in delivering the education as well as the completeness of the education that is being delivered.  If your instructor has been around for a few years and they have only trained a couple of hundred of people a year, that may tell you something about the quality of education and it usually isn’t good.  If an educational institution has successfully trained thousands of practitioners, there is a reason for that.  As someone who has personally given over ten thousand hours of continuing education over the past 30 years, I have to tell you what my secret weapon has always been.  I have consulted with and studied what the best educational methods are so that any courses that I have developed and have been involved with are delivered with the best faculty using the best practices available so that attendees will have the best experience no matter what kind of course it is.

One warning – make sure the training you take for any new area of your practice is up to the standard of your state licensing board.  I have found individual doctors offering “Botox” or “sleep apnea” training in their offices claiming to be able to teach you everything you need in just a few hours.   Of course that is nonsense but dentists sometimes think that they are going to save time and money.  This is not even penny wise and is certainly pound foolish.

First, make sure appropriate CE accreditation is being given.  Secondly, be positive that the training is comprehensive, be accepted by your liability insurance and state board if requested.  I and other of our faculty members have personally written protocols for Botox and dermal filler treatment for liability insurers as well as worked with many state dental and medical boards regarding acceptable educational training standards.

Over the past three years, The American Academy of Facial Esthetics has trained and educated over 6000 dental professionals from 48 states and 26 countries.  There is a reason for that – we deliver one of the best educational experiences that is very comprehensive and teaches our attendees outstanding skills to start delivering the Botox and dermal filler techniques they have learned immediately into their practices with the best post course support available.

I talk to too many dentists over the years that have wasted too much time and money getting training that was inadequate, useless, and too superficial to be acceptable by any standard.  Be careful and use the same careful due diligence in your choices of education providers as you would in any other important decision for your practice.  Your money and time are much too valuable – even more than that, you want to be able to provide the best treatment available for your patients and that only comes with the best training possible.

 

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Dr. Malcmacher says this article will teach you how NOT to present esthetic services to patients!

Posted on December 2, 2011 by kate

Gonzales, La-I had something happen a few weeks ago that is still quite perplexing on the ol’ brain.

I had been sitting around for a few days and my teeth just felt wrong. I can’t explain it, really, but it was sort of like my mouth didn’t feel big enough for my teeth anymore. I know that sounds odd, but it really is the best way I can describe it and try and give you some type of picture you can sympathize with.

Needless to say, I thought a trip to the dentist was in order.

Now, I’ve only lived in my community for a short time, so hadn’t been to a dentist in the area. As most people will attest, going to the dentist can be a bit scary, and I will readily admit that I am one of the many who have a phobia of sorts about the entire experience.

That being said, I picked my dentist, called the office, and made my appointment, which fortunately was for the following morning. Fortunate for two reasons as firstly, I didn’t have to wait too long, as my mouth really did hurt, and secondly, very little time needed to now be spent on the anxiety regarding the actual visit.

Okay, so I wake up, and make my way into the dentist’s office. I walk in, and the foyer is lovely. Pretty pictures hang on the wall. There’s a staff of very pretty teethed, happy girls. I find a relaxing chair to wait in.

I take my seat, and am actually feeling okay. “I can do this,” I say to myself. “No worries, Charlotte. There’s nothing to feel afraid of.”

I can’t hear any screaming coming from the depths of the actual dentist’s chamber, and my blood pressure is at a steady level. I was feeling rather relaxed, actually, which was new for me.

My name was called, and I made my way to the dentist’s chair. The area was lovely. It had a nice, relaxing view of a field, and a lot of modern equipment that made me feel like everyone there knew exactly what they were doing. Hey, I’ll admit it, I’m a sucker for things that look shiny and sophisticated.

So I’m in the chair and this girl comes in. Nice girl, I must say.

“I just need to take some pictures of you,” she says.

“Umm, okay,” said I.

Now these weren’t x-rays. She was taking photos with a digital camera, and I really was a bit confused as to why.

Anyway, the dentist comes in, and in one fail swoop, the entire experience turned into the strangest, most depressing experience I have ever had.

All of a sudden, an image of me, magnified by some awful percentage, like 50 or 100, fills up the television screen in front of me. Now, as I go on, I want you to remember that I made the appointment to simply find out what was wrong with an ache somewhere in my teeth.

The dentist proceeded to show me all of the lines, which at this pint look like deep canyons, on my face that he feels would benefit from Botox. Botox? Seriously? Are you out of your mind? You don’t ever tell a woman she needs Botox!

I was laying in the chair, and those that know me are amazed when I get to this point of the story. You see, I am VERY outspoken, and don’t tend to stand for rudeness. “Why didn’t you say anything,” my friends say? The only answer I can come up with is that I was completely and utterly stunned. I was floored. I honestly couldn’t believe it. Oh, and it gets better.

The dentist then proceeded to tell me that aesthetically, to be considered beautiful, the top lip should be roughly 2/3 the size of the bottom, and, “Unfortunately, Mrs. Guedry, your top lip is only 1/2 the size of your bottom lip.” Oh, and yep, you guessed it. He offered to plump that top lip up, right there and then. I seriously felt like crying.

I’m not one of those women who has ever at any moment in her life considered herself to be beautiful. I have, though, looked in the mirror most days and thought that what was looking back at me was for the most part okay. I’ve always thought I’ve got some amount of the cuteness factor going for me, and didn’t really need a trip to the dentist’s office to make me start doubting myself.

We’ve become this nation of people wanting to look like carbon copies of each other. All perfect hair and teeth, presenting ourselves to the world with our perfect bodies and perfect smiles. The problem, though is that isn’t real life.

I like the lines on my face. I call them laugh lines, and am so happy to see them, as they remind me of all the things in my life that have allowed me to smile.

I’ll be 41 in two weeks, and think I’ve held together really well for the most part. The flaws that I do have are a part of me. They have grown just as I have, and I really am okay with that. I’m just a bit peeved that the dentist allowed me to doubt that for a bit.
I still can’t quite believe my trip to the dentist. I wanted my teeth checked, not comments made regarding how I could be so much more beautiful if I would only spend the over $10k requested.

Anyway, I left the office, got in my car, and called my husband. I cried a little as I asked him if I was as ugly as I felt. He did as all loving husband’s do. He assured me that I was indeed beautiful. I got out of my car, walked into my own office and didn’t feel quite as depressed as I had only a few moments earlier.

Until I sat at my desk, opened my emil, and there, staring at me was a before and after picture of myself that the dentist had decided I would love to see. I’m not kidding. He really did that!

Yep. That happened! And in case your wondering, my wisdom teeth came in and I need all four removed. Anyone know of a good dentist, as I certainly won’t be going back there again.

Charlotte Guedry is the Editor of the Gonzales Weekly Citizen. You can reach her by emailing editor@weeklycitizen.com

Copyright 2011 Gonzales Weekly Citizen. Some rights reserved

 

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FDA Approves BELOTERO Balance®: Success of a Promising Partnership Between Anteis and Merz Aesthetics

Posted on November 22, 2011 by kate

GENEVA and PLAN-LES-OUATES, Switzerland, November 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ –
BELOTERO

Balance® has now been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for injection into the mid-to-deep dermis to correct moderate-to-severe facial wrinkles and folds such as nasolabial folds. BELOTERO Balance® is a hyaluronic acid-based cohesive gel dermal filler that delivers natural-looking results with little recovery time. “We are pleased to announce this FDA approval for BELOTERO Balance®. It represents a significant milestone for Anteis and Merz Aesthetics, Inc.”, stated Gilles Bos, Chief Executive Officer of Anteis and Dennis Condon, President and CEO of Merz Aesthetics, Inc.

Practitioners and patients will now have a breakthrough alternative in aesthetic medicine with BELOTERO Balance® “thanks to a successful partnership between Anteis, a Swiss leader in aesthetic dermatology, ophthalmology and orthopaedics, and Merz Aesthetics, a division of Merz Pharmaceuticals in Germany”, added Gilles Bos and Dennis Condon.

Since 2004, this partnership has encompassed the BELOTERO Balance® range in markets such as the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Russia, Austria and Switzerland. This medical device is currently approved for aesthetic use and distributed worldwide by Anteis under the brand name of Esthélis(TM) Basic.

This collaboration between Anteis and Merz Aesthetics provides new market opportunities worth an estimated $372.4 million in the North America market for dermal fillers[1]

“Through our partnership with Anteis, Merz Aesthetics has been able to add a new brand to its expanding portfolio of aesthetics products in the United States”, added Dennis Condon.

“This partnership forms an important part of our plans to become a global player in Sodium Hyaluronate-based injectable formulations and injection technologies (such as the Anteis Injection System) in dermatology, and to provide breakthrough and innovative health solutions in the fields of ophthalmology, orthopaedics and beyond. With the support of our highly skilled team, and through partnerships with pharmaceutical, biotech and cosmetics companies, we will extend our reach, increase our international sales, and continue to grow in terms of new indications and a broader portfolio. Our ultimate goal is for healthcare practitioners to feel confident that our products constitute best practice, and for patients to feel they are receiving optimum care,” concluded Gilles Bos.

About Anteis

Since it was founded in 2003, ANTEIS has become one of the leaders in the development, production and distribution of injectable medical devices. The company now has an established reputation in the field of aesthetic dermatology, particularly with its line of dermal wrinkle fillers (Esthélis[TM]Basic/ BELOTERO Balance®), and continues to launch innovative products every year. Thanks to its vast Research and Development programme, ANTEIS provides added value in the fields of aesthetic dermatology, ophthalmology and orthopaedics. The company has received many awards for its innovations, including the Swiss Economic Award in May 2008 and the Red Dot Design Award in April 2010.

Based in Geneva, ANTEIS employs an international team of 150 people, has operating subsidiaries in France and in Germany and a distribution network covering more than 98 countries.

For further information, go to: http://www.anteis.com

About Merz Aesthetics

Merz Aesthetics, Inc. is a division of the German-based company Merz Pharmaceuticals. The Merz Aesthetics Business Unit has subsidiaries in 17 countries and cooperates with more than 30 distributors worldwide.

Founded in 1908 by Friedrich Merz, the company introduced the world’s first anti-wrinkle treatment in 1953 after extensive research on the effects of revitalizing skin care essences. As part of the Merz Pharma Group of companies, Merz Aesthetics leverages more than a century of Merz’s healthcare expertise with its range of products and unparalleled services in the field of aesthetic dermatology. The Merz legacy continues today with Merz Aesthetics’ innovative portfolio of products which are designed to empower consumers to achieve their personalized beauty ideals.

Merz Aesthetics’ has a balanced portfolio of products in the US which includes its flagship brand, RADIESSE® Volumizing Filler as well as other aesthetic products. Outside the US, the portfolio comprises the BELOTERO® family of fillers, RADIESSE®Volumizing Filler and other product brands.

1. Source: Medical Insight, Global Aesthetic Market VIII, 2010

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Brand New! The American Academy of Facial Esthetics’ Botox and Dermal Fillers DVD Available for Pre-Order!

Posted on November 15, 2011 by kate

The American Academy of Facial Esthetics presents it’s new Master Series DVD set!

The Master Series is available as a set for pre-order only at this time. By ordering now and before this offer expires November 22, 2011, you save an additional $60 off the list price. Use code dvd60 when you place your order.

The Master Series includes: Total Facial Esthetics, Complete Facial Esthetics, and Comprehensive Facial Esthetics.

Order now to save!

 

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December 2011 Botox and Dermal Filler Courses Presented by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics

Posted on November 14, 2011 by kate

The American Academy of Facial Esthetics presents the following Botox and Dermal Filler courses in December 2011:

December 2-3: Chicago, IL

December 2-3: Columbus, OH

December 8-9: New York City (Levels I and III)

December 9-10: Ft. Lauderdale, FL

For more information including course sign-up, contact Jeannine at (800) 952-0521 or email  jeannine@FacialEsthetics.org

This seminar is a fast paced, entertaining, and educational course and is recommended for health care professionals including physicians, nurses, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, opthamologists, dentists and their respective office teams who want to be part of this exciting addition to their practice.

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New California Dates Announced for the American Academy of Facial Esthetics!

Posted on November 14, 2011 by kate

The first 2012 dates for the the American Academy of Facial Esthetics live patient mentored one-on-one hands-on Botox and dermal filler training in California are:

January 20-21  Los Angeles

February 3-4  San Diego

March 2-3  Redlands

Limited Attendance, Register Today at 800 952-0521 or email jeannine@FacialEsthetics.org

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California dentists can now perform Botox and dermal filler procedures

Posted on November 11, 2011 by kate

For immediate release:

California dentists can now perform Botox and dermal filler procedures.

The time has come for California dentists to get into Botox and dermal fillers for dental esthetic and dental therapeutic uses.   Here is the history and the latest of what took place at this week’s California dental board meeting:

I was asked in my capacity as President of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics to present to the Dental Board of California in August of this year at which time I gave them an overview of the use and integration of Botox and dermal fillers in dentistry.  That began a discussion on the scope of dental practice in CA as defined by their dental practice act, which was then continued at this week’s CA state board meeting.

I attended the Dental Board of California meeting this week in Studio City, CA where the discussion continued.  Dr. Howard Katz presented another perspective on this issue and there was public discussion in which a number of people spoke, myself included.  The California AGD who was well represented by Dr. Guy Acheson, Dr. Steven Skurow, Dr. Garfield, Dr. Chetty, and Dr. Bill Langstaff  really did a great job supporting the rights and advocating for general dentists – Dr. Acheson spoke in front of the board multiple times very eloquently.

Bottom line is that Botox and dermal fillers are allowed within the scope of dental practice for use by general dentists for dental esthetic and dental therapeutic uses WITH APPROPRIATE AND ADEQUATE TRAINING.  Truth be told, this was always true but like all dental practice acts and state dental boards, there are a few quirks that had to be worked out including educating state dental board members how integral these procedures have been in dentistry.   Now Botox and dermal fillers in California by dentists is just like any other area of dentistry and will be treated as such –  for example, if you are placing implants out of the scope of practice and are not adequately trained, then you should not be doing implants, the same is true of sinus lifts, perio surgery, veneers, sleep apnea, oral-systemic treatments and Botox and dermal fillers, it is all treated the same way.  This is true of most of the state dental boards that I have worked with and I have worked with a lot of them in this and other areas.  The CA dental board previously had a Botox statement on their website, which the board members did not even know the source of and has been removed since it was not based in any language in the dental practice act.   No statement is necessary from the board allowing Botox and dermal fillers because it is like any other dental procedures, as long as you are using them for dental esthetic and dental therapeutic uses which is what we teach in our courses anyway and relates to 99% of the procedures done in the oral and maxillofacial areas.

Congratulations to outgoing board president, Dr. John Bettinger, the subcommittee that looked at this issue headed by Dr. Luis Dominicis and Dr. Tom Olinger, and the rest of the dental board for tackling this issue and clarifying this position.  California now joins the majority of states that properly allow dentists to do Botox and dermal filler procedures for dental esthetic and dental therapeutics. The American Academy of Facial Esthetics is also proud to be a Dental Board of California registered provider for continuing education as we are in many states and will begin offering our full two day live patient hands-on Botox/Dysport and dermal filler training in California starting in January.

Dr. Louis Malcmacher

President, American Academy of Facial Esthetics

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Botox and Dermal Fillers Can Maximize Cosmetic Outcomes for Dental Implant Patients

Posted on November 7, 2011 by kate

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — For many dental implant patients, restoring facial volume can be as critical as the dental restoration for optimizing cosmetic outcomes.  In a workshop at the American Academy of Implant Dentistry Annual Scientific Meeting, www.aaid.com, Pankaj Singh, DDS urged attendees to pay close attention to facial structures and consider using Botox and dermal filler agents for patients who need facial volume restorations.

“Besides creating beautiful smiles, we like to create harmony between the dento-facial complex by addressing the deep lines and wrinkles in the face that can prevent our patients from looking their best,” said Singh.  ”Soft tissues that ring the mouth are as important as perfectly restored teeth for an attractive and confident smile,” said Singh.
Botox is a natural and purified protein that relaxes facial muscles by blocking nerve impulses.  Once the muscles are at rest, the skin becomes smoother, creating a more natural and relaxed appearance.  The effects last about three to four months and patients feel little, if any, discomfort after the procedure.

For older dental implant patients with facial aging, the corners the mouth begin to turn down and wrinkles appear around the lips.  ”Botox can be used by dentists to relax affected muscles to raise mouth corners and smooth wrinkles to assure successful and satisfying outcomes,” said Singh.

Dermal filler agents, such as Restylane, treat fat and collagen volume loss due to the aging process that causes static lines to develop.  ”As we age, our body’s production of Hyaluronic Acid (HA), the body’s natural filler decreases, which causes facial lines to appear,” Singh explained.  He added that it takes about two weeks for dermal filler agents to show results and some patients experience side effects, such as localized pain, infection, bleeding, swelling, redness, bruising and tenderness in and near the injection site.  Results are not permanent and injections will need to be repeated periodically to maintain the cosmetic improvement.

An estimated 8 percent of dentists in North America now provide Botox and dermal filer cosmetic treatments for patients and the number is growing, as state dental boards lobby to allow dentists to use the agents for cosmetic dentistry.

“Facial volume restoration is the future for the achieving optimal aesthetic outcomes in the delivery of cosmetic and restorative dental care,” said Singh.  ”Dentists have as much training and knowledge in the oral and maxillofacial area as dermatologists and other providers, so they, with proper training, can be as proficient in administering these agents,” said Singh.

About AAID
AAID is the leading professional society dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of implant dentistry through research and education.  The annual meeting is the field’s leading venue for cutting-edge, evidence-based implant research presentations and demonstrations of state-of-the art implantation techniques.

AAID can help consumers find a local credentialed implant dentist at www.aaid.com.  AAID is based in Chicago and has more than 3,500 members.  It is the first organization dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of implant dentistry by supporting research and education to advance comprehensive implant knowledge.

SOURCE American Academy of Implant Dentistry

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