Smile Design Integrating Esthetics and Function: Essentials in Esthetic Dentistry

Esthetic dentistry is an area of recognizable growth around the world and it often brings considerable challenges for the clinician. Jonathan B. Levine DMD presents a new volume designed to introduce practitioners to the world of advanced smile design with the goal of safely expanding his or her current scope of aesthetic dental practice. Richly illustrated in full colour throughout, this beautiful volume guides readers through the key issues of Smile Design and includes a detailed discussion of assessment techniques including aesthetic check lists and photography, the use of smile design trial and diagnostic techniques and assessment tools. Procedures include space management, alignment procedures and the use of ceramic veneers. Throughout the book, emphasis is given to assessment of the patient and precision treatment modalities. Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced dental practitioner, this volume will be ideal for skill enhancement and is designed for use throughout the world.

 i) General overview about Smile Design - Galip Gurel ii) Editors' preface Patient Assessment 1 Smile design - a three-step analysis 2 Psychological factors 3 Integration of function and esthetics Techniques 4 Photography 5 Periodontal factors 6 Space management 7 Aligners in esthetic dentistry 8 Veneers Conclusions 9 Summing up