ald 2009 handout

Dr. Grace Sun DDSLaser-Assisted Cosmetic Dentistry

ALD Conference, 2009

Learning Objective:o Proper Smile Designo Laser Tissue Interactiono Clinical Applications

Cosmetic Dentistry:o Proper Diagnosis & Treatment Planningo Element of Color, Shade & Appearanceo Element of Dental Anatomyo Periodontal Elementso Prosthodontic Elementso Smile Design Elements

1. Diagnosis & Treatment Planning:a. Can we achieve the desired result?b. The choice of the techniquec. Functional considerationd. Multidiscipline approach

2. Elements of Color, Shade & Appearance:a. Natural Hue, Value, Chromab. Characterizationc. Underlying Tooth Colord. Emergence Profilee. Three Planes & Line Anglesf. Texture

3. Periodontal Elementsa. Periodontal Healthb. Gingival Architecturec. Gingival Recontouringd. Ridge Augmentation

4. Prosthodontic Elementsa. Margin Placement

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b. Pontic Designc. Interproximal Contact

5. Smile Design Elementsa. Incisal Edgesb. Midline Appropriationc. Axial Inclinationd. Embrasurese. Principles of Proportionf. Symmetryg. Well Developed Buccal Corridor

Aesthetic Checklist: Gingival Health Proper Embrasures Balanced Gingival Levels Zenith of the Gingival Contour Tooth Axis Relative Tooth Dimension Dental Anatomy Tooth Characterization Incisal Edge Smile Line Lower Lip Line Smile Symmetry

DEKA 3rd Annual SymposiumAugust 8-9, 2008

DEKA 3rd Annual SymposiumAugust 8-9, 2008

Aesthetic Checklist

DEKA 3rd Annual SymposiumAugust 8-9, 2008