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Smile design.

Nicholas C Davis1

  • 1Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry, 11092 Anderson Street, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA. info@smilesbydavis.com

Dental Clinics of North America
|May 30, 2007
PubMed
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Creating a beautiful smile involves analyzing facial features, including the lips, gingival tissues, and teeth. Understanding ideal facial aesthetics guides diagnosis and treatment planning for smile rejuvenation.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Facial Aesthetics
  • Smile Design

Background:

  • Creating a beautiful smile integrates scientific and artistic principles.
  • Comprehensive analysis of facial structures is essential for smile design.
  • Ideal smile aesthetics serve as a benchmark for treatment planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the dental and dental-facial composition critical for smile design.
  • To review fundamental principles of facial aesthetics for guiding facial analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of facial composition.
  • Evaluation of lips, gingival tissues, and teeth.
  • Review of basic facial esthetics.

Main Results:

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  • Smile design requires a holistic approach considering multiple facial elements.
  • Facial analysis provides a framework for smile rejuvenation.
  • Integration of scientific and artistic principles leads to desirable smile outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • A thorough understanding of facial and dental composition is key to successful smile design.
  • Adherence to facial esthetic guidelines enhances smile rejuvenation outcomes.
  • The ideal smile is achieved through a combination of analytical and artistic considerations.