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Cosmetic dentistry.

Christopher J Schmidt1, Sherard A Tatum

  • 1SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York 13210, USA. schmichr@upstate.edu

Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery
|July 13, 2006
PubMed
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Facial plastic surgery patients can enhance their appearance with various cosmetic dentistry procedures. Options range from teeth whitening and enamel shaping to veneers and crowns for improved smile aesthetics.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Aesthetics
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Facial Plastic Surgery

Background:

  • Patients seeking facial aesthetic improvements may also desire concurrent dental aesthetic procedures.
  • Integrating dental cosmetic procedures can complement facial rejuvenation outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current treatment options in cosmetic dentistry.
  • To inform facial plastic surgeons about available dental aesthetic procedures for their patients.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on cosmetic dental procedures.
  • Categorization of treatments based on aesthetic concerns (color, position, shape, alignment).

Main Results:

  • Multiple techniques exist for improving dental aesthetics, including bleaching, enamel shaping, veneers, and crowns.

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  • Both in-office and at-home bleaching offer comparable long-term results, with in-office providing faster outcomes.
  • Procedures like veneers, crowns, and gingival margin refinement address intrinsic stains, defects, and smile line aesthetics.

    • Conclusions:

    • A wide array of dental cosmetic techniques can effectively address patient concerns regarding discoloration and smile appearance.
    • Dental aesthetic procedures offer a viable adjunct to facial plastic surgery for comprehensive aesthetic enhancement.