title: Esthetics vs evidence-based dentistry.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, Graduate and Postgraduate Prosthodontics, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: Maurice H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Martel
mesh_terms: D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000523:psychology*; D004955:Esthetics, Dental / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans