title: Aesthetic dental technique using a computer imaging system.
abstract: Patients are concerned about their appearance following an operation and would appreciate a preview of the final results. The key to treating a patient's anterior teeth is to first analyse his or her face, then develop a new tooth shape that is both functional and aesthetic. A computer imaging system can objectively portray the appearance which can be expected following an operation. Such a system, therefore, can be a very useful part of the armamentarium for analysis during the patient's pretreatment consultation.
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Sakamoto
mesh_terms: D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted