Principles and practice of esthetic dentistry. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Nairn H.F. Wilson.
• Editors: Wilson, Nairn H. F
• Contents: Front cover; Principles and Practice of Esthetic Dentistry; Copyright page; Table of Contents; Contributors; series PREFACE; Preface; 1 Dental Esthetics: the Big Picture; Introduction; Esthetics versus cosmetics; Origins of esthetic dentistry; The smile; The golden proportion; Symmetry; Physiognomy; Ethnic and cultural considerations; 'Hollywood smiles'; Concluding remarks; References; 2 Ethics Considerations in Esthetic Dentistry; Introduction; What is ethics?; Cheating; Research scandals; 'Big Pharma' misconduct; Ethics and legality; Codes of ethical conduct in dentistry; Patient autonomy. Non-maleficenceBeneficence; Justice; Veracity; Ethics in esthetic dentistry; Over-treatment; Neuromuscular dentistry; Ethics of advertising in dentistry; Trust; Misleading claims; Titles; Being truthful and honest; Qualifications and degrees; The American College of Dentists; Dental publishing; Plagiarism; Ethics in the dental product industry; Concluding remarks; References; Additional reading; 3 Patient Examination and Assessment; Introduction; Patient history; Presenting complaints and concerns; Medical history; Dental and social history; Patient examination; Extraoral examination. The temporomandibular joints, masticatory musculature and cervical lymph nodesFacial features; Facial proportions; Facial symmetry; Facial profile; Facial shape and width; Lips; Facial skin; Intraoral examination; Soft tissues; Periodontal tissues; Dental hard tissues; Occlusion and arch form; Static occlusal examination; Dynamic occlusal examination; The esthetic zone; Smile zone shape; Dento-labial relationships; Dental midlines; Tooth colour, texture and form; Tooth colour; Tooth texture; Tooth form; Tooth size, proportion, shape, symmetry and axial inclination; Tooth size and proportion. Tooth shapeTooth symmetry; Axial inclination; Contact areas and embrasures; Gingival esthetics; Edentulous spaces; Special tests; Resin mock-ups; Concluding remarks; References; 4 Psychology of Dental Esthetics; Introduction; Theories of facial attractiveness; Good genes hypothesis; Cognitive hypothesis; Facial attractiveness and 'averageness'; Facial attractiveness and symmetry; Facial attractiveness and features suggesting youthfulness; Impact of dento-facial appearance; Impact of dento-facial anomalies on perceived personal characteristics; Concluding remarks; References. 5 Treatment Planning and the Delivery of Care in Esthetic DentistryIntroduction; The importance of diagnosis; The treatment plan; Initial treatment; Prevention; Nature of treatment; Periodontal factors; Endodontic status; Tooth structure factors; Occlusal factors; Occlusal assessment; Accept or change the existing occlusion?; The use of splints; Prognosis and outcomes; Delivery of esthetic restorations; Treatment principles; Overview of techniques for esthetic tooth correction; Non-invasive options; Minimal intervention options; Significant tooth reduction; Prepared ceramic veneers; Crowns.
• Publisher Details: Edinburgh New York : Elsevier
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource (xi, 256 pages .)
• Subjects: 617.6; Dentistry -- Aesthetic aspects; Esthetics, Dental; MEDICAL -- Surgery -- General; Dentistry -- Aesthetic aspects; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 0702061212; 9780702061219
• Related ISBNs: 9780723455585; 0723455589
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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