“Redefining Smile-A Multidisciplinary Approach”

Abstract

This article presents a case report of a 20 year old female who was very much dissatisfied with her facial appearance and smile.On examination, it was found that there was a Angles class II division 1 malocclusion and a generalised spacing in the anterior teeth, with a retained, deciduous, left maxillary canine and a malposed 15. On radiographic examination, an impacted 18, 23 was noticed. As the part of the treatment plan, the retained deciduous canine and the impacted permanent canine were extracted and an orthodontic

Intraoral Applications of Lasers in the Prosthetic Rehabilitation with Fixed Partial Dentures—A Narrative Review

“…Currently, the ovate pontic site can be obtained using a diode laser [ 28 , 29 ]. There are a number of benefits with using this method in comparison to the traditional approach, including low invasiveness, providing a sterile surgical field, hemostasis, precise modulation of the soft tissues, reduction in postoperative pain and swelling, faster wound healing, and a shorter operation time [ 29 , 30 ].…”

Gummy Smile Correction: Case Report

“…Porcelain laminate veneers were the treatment of choice due to their minimally invasive preparation designs [6]. After one week, the patient was recalled and the preparation for laminate was done and it was cemented [14]. The ceramic veneer which was cemented had an excellent colour match, which ultimately enhanced the aesthetics and the beauty of her smile.…”

Surgical Techniques to Improve the Smile

“…A smile is expressed as a form of one's feature reflecting pleasure and happiness usually shown by upturning the corners of the mouth [1]. It can be presented in a static state mostly during taking pictures, or can be as part of a dynamic state during articulation.…”

“…[14] The dental gingival relation describes the maxillary teeth height, width, shape, and alignment status in relation to the gingival envelope. This can never be satisfying unless it was reflected in a beautiful smile [1,2]. Therefore, a specialized restorative dentist should evaluate the case to verify the needed consultation and intervention, which can vary from simple odontoplasty, placing veneers, crowns, orthodontic treatment, or even extraction, alveolar bone reconstruction and implant-based rehabilitation ( Figure 12).…”

“…Hence, the concepts are presented along with multiple challenging cases with different interventions. Interventions such as restorative veneers in the maxillary anterior teeth can be the answer to all patients' troubles if used in the right cases; while crown lengthening as a sole procedure or in combination with veneers can be the ultimate solution for others [1].…”