Smile Design
Many scientific and artistic principles considered collectively are useful in creating a beautiful smile. The evaluation and analysis of the face, lips, gingival tissues and teeth are all considered in…
Abrasive Finishing and Polishing in Restorative Dentistry: A State-of-the-Art Review
Effective finishing and polishing of dental restorations not only result in optimal aesthetics but also provide for acceptable oral health of soft tissues and marginal integrity of the restorative interface….
Aesthetic Anterior Composite Restorations: A Guide to Direct Placement
Mastering anterior direct composite restorations is a necessity for the contemporary clinician who appreciates and understands the art and science of cosmetic dentistry. In the esthetic zone, composite bonding procedures…
Vital Tooth Whitening
Vital tooth whitening, when administered correctly, is by all accounts one of the safest, most conservative, least expensive, and most effective aesthetic procedures currently available to patients. This article traces…
Can a New Smile Make You Look More Intelligent and Successful?
A smile has a tremendous impact on perceptions of one’s attractiveness and one’s personality. Previous psychological research has shown that attractive people are perceived as more successful, intelligent, and friendly….
Commerce versus Care: Troubling Trends in the Ethics of Esthetic Dentistry
Where is the professional and public outrage at the troubling trends in the marketing and selling of “cosmetic” dentistry that besiege our profession today? The code of primum non nocere—first…
