Aesthetic Dentistry

It is the process of prosthetic or restorative regeneration of teeth.

The prosthetic or restorative enhancement of teeth, prompted by concerns related to natural aesthetics, caries, trauma, or fractures, falls under the purview of aesthetic dentistry. Particularly in instances involving anterior region complications, diverse expectations emerge at the conclusion of treatment. Aesthetic considerations lack an absolute truth, constituting a qualitative evaluation rather than a quantitative one.

Whether a restoration entails prosthetic solutions such as zirconium or laminates, or adopts a more conservative approach like composite aesthetic fillings or direct composite laminates, the paramount consideration is the establishment of a shared understanding between the practitioner and the patient. This necessitates a convergence on visual preferences, ensuring the final outcome aligns not only with aesthetic norms but also with the specific expectations of the patient.

The success of aesthetic dentistry hinges on the collaborative process of reaching a common ground. This requires robust communication, mutual comprehension, and a thorough analysis of expectations, as briefly alluded to in my aforementioned article.

Crown - zirconium - laminate (leaf porcelain) which one is best? Which one should I choose?

In fact, they are all a type of coating. Only the amount of cutting made from the teeth (abrasion rate) and the material used are different. For example, after a tooth is reduced and an impression is taken, the infrastructure of the porcelain to be made may be metal-supported or zirconium. This difference gives us the type of coating. In addition to being very durable, zirconium prostheses also provide us with a lot of aesthetic convenience. In frontal area coatings, zirconium definitely gives a much more aesthetic, more harmonious and more natural result than the metal-supported classical prosthesis. Laminate restorations, on the other hand, are restorations that come to the front surface of the teeth by abrading only the front tooth surfaces or without any intervention, in cases where the teeth do not need to be completely reduced. While porcelain may be preferred, we do not use composite applications often.

My front tooth is broken, will it be crowned? Will it break if it is filled?

The most accurate answer to these questions is given after a dentist examination. Many factors such as the fracture line and the need for restoration of adjacent teeth change the restoration planning. However, with the developing technology today, we get successful results only with direct composite (aesthetic filling) applications, without the need for any prosthesis.

Sometimes replacing even a single tooth can make a big difference on your smile.