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Smile design. Dental clinics of North America [Dent Clin North Am] Journal article

 
Davis NC 
Smile design. [Journal Article]
Dent Clin North Am 2007 Apr; 51(2):299-318.


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 this process. Recognizing the ideal as a goal provides a direction for diagnosis and treatment planning for smile rejuvenation. This article focuses on the dental and dental-facial composition involved in smile design. Basic facial esthetics are reviewed as a guideline for facial analysis.



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