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Esthetic treatment planning: the grid analysis system.

Craig Kirkham Naylor

    Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry : Official Publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [Et Al.]
    |May 15, 2002
    PubMed
    Summary

    The Esthetic Grid Analysis visually identifies smile esthetic problems by overlaying a grid onto dental photographs. This method highlights deviations from ideal tooth arrangement, aiding in treatment planning.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dentistry
    • Esthetic Dentistry
    • Facial Analysis

    Background:

    • Identifying and communicating esthetic dental issues can be challenging.
    • Visualizing the ideal esthetic outcome is often difficult for both clinicians and patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce the Esthetic Grid Analysis system for identifying esthetic problems in anterior teeth.
    • To provide a method for pre-visualizing esthetic end-results in smile design.

    Main Methods:

    • A photograph of anterior teeth with retracted lips is taken.
    • The photograph is oriented using facial guidelines (interpupillary line, facial midline).
    • A grid is formed by incorporating idealized incisal plane, lipline, midline axis, and contact areas.

    Main Results:

    • The Esthetic Grid Analysis system demonstrates deviations from an esthetic arrangement of anterior teeth.
    • The grid visually highlights discrepancies in smile esthetics.

    Conclusions:

    • Integrating facial guidelines and dental composition via a grid effectively reveals esthetic problems.
    • This system aids treatment planning by improving communication of esthetic concerns to patients and dental teams.

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