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Periodontal Considerations in Esthetic Dentistry

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The smile is a basic and universal facial expression that is fundamental for communication and facial attractiveness. As the demand for esthetics increases, smile design must evolve beyond singular considerations of individual elements to a multidisciplinary approach. The position of the lips, the condition of the oral tissues, and gingival outlines are all factors that affect the final esthetics of the smile, along with the traditional dental considerations. The most common periodontal problems found in our restorative cases in addition to several corrective therapies will be discussed in this chapter.

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Montalvo-Arias, D. (2020). Periodontal Considerations in Esthetic Dentistry. In: Trushkowsky, R. (eds) Esthetic Oral Rehabilitation with Veneers. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-41091-9_3

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