Diagnosis of Esthetic treament

Paek,  Jang Hyun

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 54(1); 2016 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2016;54(1):8-15.
Published online January 31, 2016.

심미치료의 진단을 부탁해

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경희대학교치과병원 치과보철과

Diagnosis of Esthetic treament

Jang Hyun Paek

Department of Prosthodontics, KyungHee University Dental Hospital

Abstract

To improve esthetics and gain beautiful smile, the maxillary anterior dentition is crucial. Through alteration of height, arrangement or color of the maxillary incisor, we can rehabilitate the esthetic smile. The perception of dental esthetics is highly subjective. Personal perceptions or judgement of dental esthetics is highly related with each individual's experience and social and cultural environment. However, there have been many efforts to establish the criteria for generally accepted esthetic norm, in order to increase the predictability of restorative treatment. For maxillary anterior restoration, not only a single tooth, but also the compositions around tooth such as facial form, lips and gum and their relationships have to be considered to create harmonious smile. It can be determined as esthetic restorations when in consonance with facial form and structures that frame the restorations. In this review article, several guidelines that are generally accepted and useful to assess the esthetics and communicate with patients and technicians will be discussed.

Key Words: anterior;esthetic;