Esthetics vs evidence-based dentistry.
Esthetic procedures that require alteration of healthy dental tissue should be explained to the patient. Our professional obligation is to inform the patient of the risk-reward of a dental treatment that does not correct or enhance dental health.
Martel
Maurice H
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Department of Restorative Dentistry, Graduate and Postgraduate Prosthodontics, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000523:psychology*; D004955:Esthetics, Dental / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans