Smile makeover treatments

Br Dent J. 2022 Sep;233(5):391-396. doi: 10.1038/s41415-022-4920-4. Epub 2022 Sep 9.

Abstract

The demand for aesthetic smile makeover treatments is increasing, especially with the rise in social media use. Historically, healthy tooth structure was sacrificed in order to achieve rapid results but this would invariably lead to compromise of the occlusion and a less-than-ideal result.Multi-disciplinary treatment planning, including the use of orthodontic treatment, is now routinely used in order to achieve optimal results. This paper aims to highlight the importance of a combined orthodontic-restorative planning process to allow a long-term aesthetic and functional result for our patients.

MeSH terms

  • Dental Care
  • Dental Occlusion
  • Esthetics, Dental*
  • Health Status
  • Humans
  • Smiling*