Aesthetic tooth alignment using etched porcelain restorations

In restorative dentistry, aesthetics often depends upon the creation of symmetry at the patient's midline. This concept can be taken further in that an aesthetic smile has symmetry and harmony between horizontal and vertical planes. This article demonstrates a prosthodontic alternative to orthodontic therapy for patients who require an immediate change to their smile rather than submitting to the latter's extended treatment period. While orthodontic treatment remains the standard for the majority of these cases, other modalities are required for patients who refuse it.