Dear friends and patients, today’s topic is very important, as it should clarify the ideal moment for Orofacial Harmonization interventions.
It is evident and natural that each patient in particular has certain characteristics that may individualize the intervention protocols, however there are some factors that are transversal, such as age or exposure to external agents.
At first, it is natural for people to imagine that the ideal time would be the beginning of facial aging, around 35 to 40 years old. Of course, the fact that collagen production starts to decline from the age of 30, and even tooth loss and consequent bone atrophy, which causes deficits in facial support, are already present around this age, the truth is that we will always be here thinking about the OHF in a purely therapeutic way, that is, we wait for the problem to appear and then intervene.
However, nowadays, we must look at interventions in an increasingly preventive way, in order to minimize the effects of aging over time and even prevent some of them from appearing, such as the immediate replacement of lost teeth, which prevent the loss of bone support for the soft tissues of the face.
Expression signs constitute a very evident form of aging, so it is already recommended to intervene in the modulation of muscle activity earlier, around 23 to 24 years, to minimize the effects when the production of endogenous collagen begins to decrease, around age 30.
It is necessary to understand that, in a transversal way, any interventions that are carried out in a preventive nature seek to minimize the effects and even future interventions, this is the real secret. Be well and until next week, with more clarifications and information about the OHF.