title: Smile showcase--redesigning the narrow smile.
abstract: This article describes how creative manipulation of tooth dimensions and color can cause a drab, narrow smile to expand by illusion and "come alive." Though many areas of restorative dentistry will be utilized, the unifying element will be the broad application of adhesive dentistry. The case description presented here will help to enhance the ability of the dental practitioner and the laboratory technician to design and produce more aesthetically harmonious, cosmetically appropriate smiles. In addition, it will provide technical guidance in integrating time-honored restorative principles, state-of-the-art dental materials, innovative clinical procedures, and relevant academic research.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Nixon
mesh_terms: D003116:Color; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000601:surgery; D003801:Dental Veneers; D003779:Denture Design; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012904:Smiling