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Aesthetic Management of Tooth Size Discrepancies.

Raman Aulakh^1,2, Tommaso Weinstein^1,2

¹Raman Aulakh BDS (Birmingham), MSc Orthodontics (Aarhus), Diploma Clinical Education (RCSPG), Certificate Medical Education (Harvard Medical School) Course Director Clear Aligner Diploma, City of London Dental School; Postgraduate Tutor, MSc Aesthetic Dentistry, King's College London, London, UK.

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|September 14, 2023

Summary

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Addressing tooth size discrepancies is vital for dental rehabilitation. This study presents a safe, repeatable method combining clear aligner therapy and minimally invasive procedures to correct these discrepancies for improved aesthetics.

Area of Science:

Dentistry
Orthodontics
Aesthetic Dentistry

Background:

Tooth size and shape significantly impact smile aesthetics and facial harmony.

Keywords:

Bolton Index Tooth size discrepancies clear aligner therapy composite restoration digital planning

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