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BACK L-R: Dianna Agapiou, Danielle Burnett, Nicole Scarabel, Dr Johan Kriek and Jodie Arnold FRONT L-R: Anna Currington and Ashley White
AT DENTAL 206 we don’t just look after your oral health but, as healthcare professionals, we can help restore your skin and youthfulness as well as enhance your facial features. Although some facial improvement can be achieved from random facial injectables, it’s important to have a ‘global’ view of dento-facial aesthetics and look at the face as a whole when planning treatment. Rather than simply trying to restore individual imperfections in the face we take steps towards revitalising the entire face achieving optimal proportions for each patient. This way we can thoughtfully combat the ageing process. Each patient’s face is assessed individually through a process of ‘face mapping’ or measuring. Everything in nature is related to certain proportions called the ‘golden proportions’, mathematically known as ‘phi proportions’. These proportions are visible in nature, art, science, architecture and even Leonardo Da Vinci did drawings and studies on facial mapping. We therefore don’t try to give everybody the same lips or cheeks but examine each individual and, using sound mathematical principles to bring out the best in each patient, enhance the proportions of their face. The aim is to get as close as possible to our patient’s
ideal facial contours within the blueprint of their face. Facial measurements allow the treatment to not exceed the golden proportions or contours of the face so patients can rest assured they won’t end up looking weird or unnatural. Treatment may be targeted to address common issues like frown and forehead lines, crow’s feet and drooping mouth corners. `Improvements’ may include an eyebrow lift, chin or lip enhancements and advice regarding sun protection. Ageing, poor health and sun exposure cause dehydration and deterioration of the skin with associated loss of facial volume and dimension. We can help you restore the health of your skin. So why come to your dentist for these types of treatments? As a result of our university training we graduate with a thorough understanding of the facial structures and anatomy of the face and skin. Knowing where all the nerves, blood vessels and facial muscles are is crucial to not only good results but a reduction in potential complications.
endure painful procedures. Dr Kriek, at Dental 206, has been trained and certified by the Australian Academy of Dento-Facial Aesthetics (AADFA) in the modern approach to facial aesthetics and treatment. Getting back to your smile, the Dental 206 team use photographs and tooth measurements in a computer program to design the correct smile and smile line to balance your smile in proportion to your face. In simple cases the solution might be as easy as whitening or aesthetic enhancement with composite veneers (tooth bonding). More complicated solutions might need crowns, implants or orthodontics depending on the individual situation. All treatment options are discussed until our patients are comfortable and happy with their options.
Dental 206 206 Fulham Road Aitkenvale 4779 2979 www.dental206.com
Dentists work in and around the face all day and are well-versed in the associated facial and dental relationships. They have expertise in local anaesthetics and can help to achieve profound anaesthesia so you don’t have to
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