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Smile Management: A Discussion with the Masters
Behnam Bohluli1, Seied Omid Keyhan2, André P Saadoun3
1Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Toronto, 124 Edward Street, Toronto ON, M5G 1G6, Canada.
Dental Clinics of North America
|June 23, 2022
Summary
This study explores common smile design challenges and solutions through expert insights from cosmetic dentists and surgeons. It highlights current advances and future directions in aesthetic dentistry and facial cosmetic surgery.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Facial Aesthetics
Background:
- Smile design presents complex challenges in both dental and facial cosmetic surgery.
- Achieving optimal aesthetic outcomes requires interdisciplinary collaboration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To share common smile design scenarios and expert opinions.
- To discuss current advances and future prospects in smile design.
Main Methods:
- Presentation of common smile design cases.
- Review of cases by a panel of cosmetic dentists, periodontists, and oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
- Expert discussion on advances and future trends.
Main Results:
- Insights from six world-renowned masters in smile design.
- Multidisciplinary expert reviews of complex aesthetic cases.
- Identification of key challenges and innovative solutions in smile design.
Conclusions:
- Smile design is an evolving field requiring collaboration between dental and surgical specialists.
- Expert consensus provides valuable guidance for current and future smile design practices.
- Interdisciplinary approaches are crucial for addressing complex aesthetic challenges in smile design.
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