Esthetic and Functional Management of Diastema

1. Front Matter

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2. Introduction

   • Ugur Erdemir, Esra Yildiz

   Pages 1-4

3. Definition and Causes of Diastema

   • Esra Yildiz, Taner Yucel, Ugur Erdemir, Derya Germec Cakan, Korkmaz Sayınsu

   Pages 5-16

4. Initial Consultation and/or Clinical Considerations (Patient History)

   • Ugur Erdemir, Esra Yildiz, Taner Yucel

   Pages 17-37

5. Diagnosis

   • Taner Yucel, Esra Yildiz, Ugur Erdemir, Derya Germec Cakan, Korkmaz Sayinsu

   Pages 39-52

6. Esthetic Parameters/Smile Design

   • Ugur Erdemir, Esra Yildiz, Taner Yucel

   Pages 53-64

7. Facial-Dentofacial Analysis

   • Esra Yildiz, Taner Yucel, Ugur Erdemir, Derya Germec Cakan

   Pages 65-79

8. Dentolabial Analysis

   • Taner Yucel, Esra Yildiz, Ugur Erdemir

   Pages 81-100

9. Dental Analysis

   • Ugur Erdemir, Taner Yucel, Esra Yildiz, Derya Germec Cakan, Korkmaz Sayinsu

   Pages 101-120

10. Soft Tissue Considerations in the Management of Diastemas

    • Korkud Demirel

    Pages 121-129

11. Treatment Planning

    • Esra Yildiz, Taner Yucel, Ugur Erdemir, Korkud Demirel

    Pages 131-140

12. Treatment Options, Timing and Sequencing: Orthodontics

    • Derya Germec Cakan, Korkmaz Sayınsu

    Pages 141-168

13. Treatment Options, Timing and Sequencing: Direct-Indirect Restorative Treatment

    • Ugur Erdemir, Taner Yucel, Esra Yildiz

    Pages 169-183

14. Material Selection: Restorative Materials

    • Taner Yucel, Esra Yildiz, Ugur Erdemir

    Pages 185-196

15. Cases: Applications

    • Esra Yildiz, Taner Yucel, Ugur Erdemir, Korkmaz Sayinsu, Derya Germec Cakan, Korkud Demirel

    Pages 197-222

16. Back Matter

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This book offers detailed guidance on integrated orthodontic, periodontal, and restorative solutions for the treatment of diastema, highlighting the advantages of such a multidisciplinary approach and presenting suitable clinical protocols for esthetic reconstruction and functional improvement. The coverage includes discussion of diagnosis and explanation of important elements of dentofacial, dentolabial, and dental analysis and relevant soft tissue aspects. Clear advice is provided on treatment planning, and the various treatment options are fully described, with consideration of new materials and techniques and attention to timing and sequencing. The book benefits from the inclusion of numerous clinical case photos. It will be an excellent aid to the management of patients in whom correction of diastemas is only possible through multidisciplinary interventions.

• Composite Resin
• Orthodontic Treatment
• Porcelain Laminate Veneers
• Smile Design
• Soft Tissue Consideration
• Tooth Space

• Faculty of Dentistry, University of Istanbul Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul, Turkey

  Ugur Erdemir, Esra Yildiz

Ugur Erdemir is Associate Professor in the Department of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Istanbul, Turkey, where he has worked since 1998, initially as Doctor of Operative Dentistry and subsequently as Assistant Professor. Dr. Erdemir is a member of various professional bodies, including the Turkish Dental Association, the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), the European Federation of Conservative Dentistry (EFCD), and the Restorative Dentistry Association. He is the author of 17 articles in peer-reviewed journals. 
Esra Yıldız has been a Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry Faculty of Dentistry, University of Istanbul, Turkey since 2005. Her fields of interest include minimally invasive dentistry, non-carious cervical lesions, erosion and treatment procedures, and biomechanics of tooth structure and restorations. She is a Founding Member of the Restorative Dentistry Association as well as a member of the IADR and the Turkish Dental Association. She is the author of numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals.

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