The purpose of this book is to present a simplified approach to esthetics, with the description of selected esthetic rules that can be used for simple and extensive restorative procedures. It includes a description of updated surgical procedures to restore esthetics in the periodontally compromised cases, tissue management, porcelain veneers, metal ceramic framework design, as well as a biologic approach to functional and esthetic occlusion.

372pp: 848 illus (804 in color)

ISBN: 0-86715-230-3
978-0-86715-230-2 , 9780867152302

Table of Contents:
Part I: Fundamentals of Esthetics
Chapter 1: Introduction to Esthetics
Chapter 2: Morphopsychology
Chapter 3: Morphopsychology and Esthetics
Chapter 4: Structural Esthetic Rules

Part II: Intraoral and Extraoral Means to Rejuvenation
Chapter 5: Esthetics and Its Relationship to Function
Chapter 6: Facial Sculpture

Part III: Esthetic Restoration of the Smile
Chapter 7: Esthetic Management of the Dentogingival Unit
Chapter 8: Gingival Recessions
Chapter 9: Ridge Pontic Relationship
Chapter 10: Mastering the Art of Tissue Management
Chapter 11: Metal Ceramic Framework Design
Chapter 12: Porcelain Veneers: An Esthetic Therapeutic Alternative



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