Helmet therapy for positional cranial deformations; a 5-year follow-up study.

The aim of this study was to assess the long-term effects of helmet therapy in its use for positional cranial deformation, such as plagiocephaly and brachycephaly, by evaluating head shapes in children with a 5-year interval. These children were included at a neonatal age, with a deviating cranial shape classified as positional deformation, and received different forms of therapy, varying from none to physical and helmet therapy combined. Cranial shape was measured before and after therapy, using plagiocephalometry.

The Perception of Esthetic Importance of Craniofacial Elements.

The human face is an important human structure, often judged by its esthetics. It serves great purpose, as it is and always has been involved in both cultural matters, such as art, as well as biological matters, such as exhibition of emotion and mate selection. Throughout history, there have been multiple studies on what makes a face attractive.

Demographics of Positional Plagiocephaly and Brachycephaly; Risk Factors and Treatment.

In the last 3 decades, the incidence of positional cranial deformations in infants, such as positional plagiocephaly and positional brachycephaly, has increased. The deviating shape often causes parental concern for the later psychosocial wellbeing of the child. Treatment options are nonoperative, varying from positional change to helmet therapy, of which the effect has often been debated.

The Effect of Cranial Shape on Esthetic Self-Worth in Bald Men.

During the last 3 decades, the incidence of positional plagiocephaly and brachycephaly has increased. Treatment options are conservative and can include physiotherapy and molding helmet therapy. The decision to start therapy is based on patient history and subjective assessment of cranial shape by the physician and the parents.