| Title | Smile design. | | Author(s) | Davis NC | | Institution | Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry, 11092 Anderson Street, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA. | | Source | Dent Clin North Am 2007 Apr; 51(2):299-318. | | Abstract | 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. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Journal Article
| | PubMed ID | 17532914 |
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