Esthetic Dentistry

Since the mouth is one of the focal point of the face, it comes as no surprise that a smile plays a major role in how we perceive ourselves, as well as in the impression we make on the people around us. Esthetics is the science of beauty in nature and arts. Esthetic dentistry strives to merge function and beauty with the values and individual needs of every patient. it is the art and science of dentistry applied to create or enhance the beauty of an individual within functional and physiological limits. The whole face needs to be considered in totality when trying to work on dental esthetics because the final picture should be a merger wherein the various features of the face, smile, teeth and gums complement each other naturally and completely. This book will assist interested persons in becoming updated in the broad scope of esthetic dentistry. Self-instruction is perhaps the best way to cope with the expanding area of esthetic dentistry.