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Creating facial harmony with cosmetic dentistry

W H Okuda

    Current Opinion in Cosmetic Dentistry
    |January 1, 1997
    PubMed
    Summary

    Cosmetic dentistry enhances self-image by focusing on tooth size, proportion, and position for facial harmony. A thorough esthetic and bioesthetic evaluation ensures natural, harmonious smiles.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dentistry
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Facial Aesthetics

    Background:

    • Growing patient awareness of cosmetic dentistry's impact on self-image, self-esteem, and confidence.
    • Patients now seek improvements beyond gap closure and teeth whitening, focusing on tooth size, proportion, and position.
    • The integration of art and science in cosmetic dentistry is key to achieving consistent, excellent results.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the impact of cosmetic dentistry on achieving facial harmony.
    • To demonstrate the importance of proper esthetic diagnosis and bioesthetic evaluation.
    • To highlight the role of objective and subjective assessments in creating natural smiles.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of cosmetic dentistry principles and techniques.
    • Emphasis on comprehensive patient evaluation, including esthetic and bioesthetic assessments.
    • Discussion of objective and subjective criteria for smile analysis.

    Main Results:

    • Cosmetic dentistry significantly influences facial harmony and aesthetics.
    • Proper esthetic diagnosis and bioesthetic evaluation are crucial for successful outcomes.
    • Detailed patient assessment leads to the creation of harmonious and natural-looking smiles.

    Conclusions:

    • Cosmetic dentistry offers profound benefits for self-perception and confidence.
    • A holistic approach integrating art, science, and patient evaluation is essential.
    • Achieving facial harmony through cosmetic dentistry requires meticulous diagnostic and evaluative processes.

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