title: Smile design.
abstract: Many scientific and artistic principles considered collectively are useful in creating a beautiful smile. The evaluation and analysis of the face, lips, gingival tissues and teeth are all considered in this process. Recognizing the ideal as a goal provides a direction for diagnosis and treatment planning for smile rejuvenation. This article focuses on the dental and dental-facial composition involved in smile design. Basic facial esthetics are reviewed as a guideline for facial analysis.
authors.affiliation: Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry, 11092 Anderson Street, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA. info@smilesbydavis.com
authors.forename: Nicholas C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Davis
mesh_terms: D002508:Cephalometry; D003481:Cuspid / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D003724:Dental Arch / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D003817:Dentition; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005145:Face / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005881:Gingiva / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008046:Lip / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008437:Maxilla / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D009811:Odontometry; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012904:Smiling; D014073:Tooth Bleaching