Finishing touches for beautiful smiles: orthodontist and general dentist coordinate efforts to achieve optimum esthetics. Part II.
It is not uncommon for teeth to still not be attractive, even though they are straight following treatment. Several examples have been given of what can be done to improve the attractiveness of teeth when this occurs. It is the responsibility of the dental team involved in the management of a persons total dental care to advise patients of what dental services are available to them. People should have the opportunity to evaluate what dental services are needed to accomplish a pleasing result that is satisfying to them and to the dental team involved.
Mackley
R J
RJ
Department of Advanced Education in General Dentistry, University of the Pacific Dental School, San Francisco, California, USA.
Janis
J N
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