Aesthetic Dentistry
A SMILE ON YOUR FACE
A SMILE ON YOUR FACE
Dental treatment modalities have evolved over the years with satisfactory and predictable results, beneficial to both patients and dentists. Keeping in line with the growing trend of personal aesthetics, dentistry too has fulfilled the need for a beautiful and healthy smile. As more and more people are focused on a beautiful smile, demand for dental services to enable this has also been set in motion. Our country too is experiencing this surge in demand. There is a fundamental shift in the patient pool. Aesthetics is the philosophy dealing with the appreciation and creation of beauty.
All human desires are in some way related to beauty. A pleasing appearance is a necessity. Aesthetics is not an absolute term. It is purely subjective. It is influenced by culture and past experiences. It affects one’s self-esteem. Aesthetics is harmony between facial structures and teeth. Smile - The ability of a person to express a range of emotions with the structure and movement of the teeth and lips. It determines how well a person can function in society. Patients seeking aesthetic treatment today wish to enhance their appearance for improved self-esteem and quality of life.
For decades, dentistry has been evolving into a profession that is extremely multifaceted and varied in its approach to both smile and facial aesthetics. The goal of an aesthetic makeover is to develop a peaceful and stable masticatory system, where the teeth, tissues, muscles, skeletal structures, and joints all function in harmony. 5 Aesthetic Dentistry Dr. Indiresha Narayana Head, Aesthetic Dentistry, FDS, RUAS A Smile on your Face Jnana Vahini - Monthly Newsletter - September - October 2022 Causes of deranged aesthetics Dental caries - Faulty restoration - Loss of tooth structure – Discoloration - Malposition or malformed teeth - Tooth-related, gingiva-related, face related.
Management of aesthetic challenges in dentistry – Cosmetic recontouring – Microabrasion - Macroabrasion – Bleaching - Direct composite restoration – Veneers and many more plethora of options. Tooth whitening, cosmetic makeovers,etc., are in demand. The focus of the mere restoration of various teeth has been shifted to the enhancement of the aesthetic appearance of already healthy teeth. Dentists play a major role in smile design. Advancements in Adhesive dentistry have given way to a plethora of options in the field of aesthetic dentistry which has made the treatment protocols more feasible, predictable, and long-lasting. Hence the need of the day is to train graduates and orient them to meet the aesthetic trends of society. Faculty of Dental Sciences, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences with its experienced faculty and the required modern infrastructure provides an ideal platform for graduates and post-graduates who seek to improve their clinical skills and knowledge in the field of aesthetic dentistry. We facilitate students to diagnose, perform smile analysis and provide comprehensive aesthetic dental care utilizing new technique
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