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1Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program, Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 8210 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, TX 78229, USA.
Dental Clinics of North America
|June 23, 2022
Summary
Smile design creates beautiful smiles using scientific and artistic principles. Modern approaches consider the whole patient, integrating facial aesthetics and personality for optimal results.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Esthetic Dentistry
- Facial Aesthetics
Background:
- Smile design integrates scientific and artistic principles.
- Evolving trends include facial aesthetics, lip dynamics, and personality.
- Traditional focus was solely on the orodental complex.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define smile design.
- To highlight the evolution of smile design principles.
- To emphasize the shift towards a holistic patient approach.
Main Methods:
- Review of established scientific and artistic guidelines.
- Analysis of perception, cultural, and racial standards.
- Incorporation of facial aesthetics, lip dynamics, and personality traits.
Main Results:
- Smile design is a dynamic and evolving field.
- Modern smile design requires a comprehensive understanding of the entire patient.
- Integration of various aesthetic components is crucial.
Conclusions:
- Smile design extends beyond the orodental complex.
- A global understanding of the patient is essential for successful smile design.
- The ultimate goal is to create an aesthetically pleasing and personalized smile.
