title: Diagnosis and treatment planning for ceramic restorations.
abstract: Esthetic dentistry's intention is to deliver all phases of dentistry in a natural and attractive manner. Whether restorative and laboratory procedures or periodontal, orthodontic, or surgical procedures, ultimately the end results need to be natural in appearance and esthetically pleasing to the patient and dentist. The intention of this case study was to emphasize the relationship between the patient, dentist, and laboratory technician. The ability of all three to work efficiently demands incredible communication skills. A mutual respect in knowledge, desires, and skills creates the foundation to initiate this relationship. Communication skills and respect need to follow time-tested principles of restorative and prosthetic dentistry to be successful.
authors.affiliation: Department of Esthetic Dentistry, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Narcisi
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Culp
mesh_terms: D002516:Ceramics / Q000737:chemistry; D003142:Communication; D003442:Crowns; D003481:Cuspid / Q000473:pathology; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D003800:Dental Technicians; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D003815:Dentists; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D005881:Gingiva / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008875:Middle Aged; D003765:Models, Dental; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012904:Smiling; D019231:Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic