Macroesthetics: This analyzes the relationships and proportions between front teeth, surrounding tissue landmarks and facial characteristics, in order to ensure natural and attractive restorative care and smile makeover treatment. The anatomy of natural teeth is unique from person-to-person and specific to each tooth. The ideal restoration is one with qualities closely resembling those of natural teeth. Microesthetics: This involves the subtle characteristics that make your teeth look the way they do, such as how they reflect light and unique marks or colorations.

Excessive gingival display ( gummy smile), uneven gum contours, inflammation and exposed root surfaces are common gingival-based esthetic complaints that detract from your smile’s appeal. Gingival (Gum) Esthetics: The health and appearance of your gums are essential elements in smile design. They include how the lips frame your smile when you speak, smile or laugh. The principles of smile design are divided into four parts:įacial Esthetics: Facial and muscular considerations vary from patient to patient and are studied through visual and photographic analysis. Combined, they influence the overall esthetic impact of an individual’s smile. The principles involved in a smile makeover are known as smile design. You may feel unattractive, inadequate and insecure.įortunately, advances in cosmetic dentistry allow a growing number of people to benefit from smile makeovers capable of transforming their dental characteristics to produce dramatic results with positive influences on their lives. If you are self-conscious and unhappy about your smile, it can seriously affect how others perceive you, making you appear timid, hesitant, withdrawn, sad and/or angry. An esthetically pleasing smile is an attractive quality that lures people to you, making them respond positively.Īside from the physical effects of your smile, it also can have major psychological and emotional influences on your personality. Without saying a word, your smile can convey a confident, optimistic and friendly personality. A bright, attractive smile creates a winning first impression.

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