title: Macroesthetics: facial and dentofacial analysis.
abstract: Successful esthetic and prosthodontic treatment are inseparable. In esthetic treatment, the goal is an enhanced but natural-looking appearance in which all prosthodontic principles have been taken into account. By the same token, prosthodontic treatment is as much about esthetics as mechanical and biologic requirements. Using all disciplines of dentistry to create a functional and pleasing esthetic impression creates the most successful outcomes. This article reviews pertinent literature and discusses esthetic analysis from a macroesthetic perspective; i.e., taking into consideration the interrelationships of the face, lips, gingiva, and teeth.
authors.affiliation: Center for Esthetic Dentistry at the University of California, Los Angeles 90095-1668, USA.
authors.forename: Edward A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: McLaren
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rifkin
mesh_terms: D002508:Cephalometry; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005145:Face / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D005881:Gingiva / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D009811:Odontometry; D011476:Prosthodontics; D012904:Smiling; D014716:Vertical Dimension