Dental aesthetics is associated with visual perception. The color, contour, surface features of the teeth, the proportion, symmetry and balance of each other and the whole face are important.
Problems that are the subject of aesthetic dentistry;
Staining
Broken or damaged teeth
Crowded or twisted teeth
spaced teeth
Some of the root surfaces become visible as a result of gingival recession.
Aged appearance as a result of wear
White spot lesions
They can be listed as small lateral incisors.
Today, dentists have many treatment options that did not exist before to restore anterior teeth. A good diagnosis is imperative when the patient comes with a request for aesthetic correction. Objective determination of aesthetic problems is essential for success.
Whitening
It can be applied in two different ways at home or in the practice. Teeth whitening can be applied in colorations ranging from moderate yellow-brown to light gray, tetracycline discoloration due to drug use, and superficial discoloration due to cigarette, coffee or tea consumption. It is a risky application in patients with tooth sensitivity, micro-cracked or very young teeth, and periapical diseased teeth.
Cosmetic Contouring
It is the correction of natural teeth with minor abrasions. Correction of cutting edges, rounding of sharp corners, correction of small fractures and breaks.
Direct Composite Bonding Application
It is a kind of composite application made by removing minimum material from the teeth in closing small gaps, correcting crooked or twisted teeth, in cases of wear and light discoloration. Special composite materials are used for this purpose. It is preferred because it is extremely conservative, can be completed in a single session, can be applied with minimum abrasion on the tooth and gives aesthetically satisfactory results. However, since discoloration may occur in the long term, it should be changed after a certain period of time according to the patient’s feeding and brushing habits.
Porcelain Veneers (Laminate)
It is a porcelain application performed by removing moderate substance from the teeth in cases of moderate discoloration, closing the gaps in the teeth, correcting crooked or twisted teeth, in cases of wear. Only the anterior surfaces of the teeth are etched and prepared in the laboratory after the measurement and applied to the teeth in the second session. Its most important advantage is its long-term aesthetics and durability compared to direct composite applications.