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A multidisciplinary approach to esthetic dentistry.
Frank M Spear1, Vincent G Kokich
1Seattle Institute for Advanced Dental Education, 600 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122, USA.
Dental Clinics of North America
|May 30, 2007
Summary
Dentists increasingly focus on esthetics, not just function. This article presents a systematic approach to evaluating dentofacial esthetics for improved patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Dental Esthetics
- Interdisciplinary Dental Care
Background:
- Modern dentistry extends beyond restorative functions to encompass esthetic demands.
- Patients increasingly seek aesthetically pleasing dental outcomes.
- This necessitates a deeper understanding of orthodontics, periodontics, restorative dentistry, and maxillofacial surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a systematic method for evaluating dentofacial esthetics.
- To promote an interdisciplinary approach to dental treatment planning.
- To align esthetic objectives with functional, structural, and biological considerations.
Main Methods:
- A systematic evaluation framework for dentofacial esthetics is presented.
- The method emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, integrating various dental specialties.
- It prioritizes esthetic goals in the initial stages of treatment planning.
Main Results:
- The proposed method facilitates a logical and comprehensive assessment of dentofacial esthetics.
- It enables clinicians to effectively utilize multiple dental disciplines.
- Treatment planning is enhanced by beginning with clear esthetic objectives.
Conclusions:
- Integrating esthetics into the core of treatment planning optimizes dental care.
- An interdisciplinary approach, guided by esthetic goals, leads to superior patient results.
- Dentists can achieve higher standards of care by prioritizing dentofacial esthetics.
