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Esthetic recontouring. A team approach

M B Epstein1, T Mantzikos, I L Shamus

  • 1New York University College of Dentistry, USA.

The New York State Dental Journal
|February 12, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Achieving a harmonious smile involves addressing irregular teeth and worn dentition through a team approach. Intentional tooth recontouring offers an improved cosmetic outcome for anterior teeth.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Dental Aesthetics

Background:

  • Irregular incisal edges, worn dentition, and morphological imbalances negatively impact smile aesthetics.
  • Comprehensive orthodontic or prosthetic treatments often precede final cosmetic enhancements.
  • A multidisciplinary team approach is crucial for optimal smile esthetics.

Observation:

  • The article details the essential components of a harmonious smile.
  • It outlines evaluation methods and provides guidelines for esthetic procedures.
  • A systematic, stepwise methodology for recontouring anterior teeth is presented.

Findings:

  • Intentional modifications to tooth form through recontouring significantly improve smile aesthetics.
  • The presented methodology offers a structured approach to achieving desirable cosmetic results.
  • Case studies demonstrate the effectiveness of this esthetic recontouring technique.

Implications:

  • This approach provides dental professionals with a framework for enhancing smile harmony.
  • Esthetic recontouring of anterior teeth can lead to improved patient satisfaction.
  • The findings support the integration of targeted recontouring into comprehensive dental treatment plans.

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