Study on how jaw height affects face and lip shape
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at how changing the height of your bite (the space between your upper and lower jaw) affects the shape of your lower face and lip positions. It may help understand how to make dentures fit better and improve your appearance.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have no natural teeth left and wear full dentures or overdentures.
- Your face must be mostly symmetrical.
- You must not have had any surgery on your face.
- You must not have a history of nerve problems.
- Your dentures must fit well and have the correct bite height.
- You must be able and willing to smile for the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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