Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry

The design of the smile is as much a form of art as it is a science. Principles of proportions, arch form, symmetry, harmony and flow all are components of a successful some enhancement. The specific and artistic use of opacifications, translucencies, surface form and textures all have significant influence on the aesthetics. The desire for lighter teeth by a large portion of the public is pervasive as the perception that it is equated with vitality, sexiness and youth. Some patients are after the look of a supermodel while others are after subtleties. The characteristics of a beautiful smile are as unique as the individual, but are universally understood around the world. Part of the key to successful smile design is effectively listening to your patients' particular desires and expectations then communicating those desires into the final results.

The gingival architecture is an alterable and critical part of an exceptional result from the standpoint of aesthetics and health. The use of osseous and gingival manipulation and augmentation is just as important as the shape and shade of the teeth. A very useful and effective instrument in the alteration of the gingival is the laser (particularly the diode and Nd:YAG) and can be used as an adjunct to ovate pontic site creation.

The side bar to all of this patient enhancement is the effect on the dental team. When you are involved in helping people feel good about themselves and improving the quality of their lives, you feel good. With proper training, current materials, enthusiasm and a creative spirit your satisfaction with dentistry and the bottom line for your practice will only go up.

Dr Rhys Spoor DDS Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry - Providing services in cosmetic and sleep dentistry to the area of Seattle, Washington.

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