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Fundamental principles of aesthetics in dentistry: dental, gingual and facial aesthetics
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Edward McLaren
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8 lessons (6h 46min)
5.75 CE Credits
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This training is about the fundamental principles of dental aesthetics: dental, gingival and facial. As you already understood, this course is a must have for dentists of all specialties.
Lesson 1.Introduction. Aesthetic principles in dentistry
Part I. Principles and analysis in aesthetic dentistry
– Creating colour, counture and texture
– Creating optimal surface
– Artistic principles
– Aesthetic analysis
– Basic skills of perception
– Types of aesthetics
– Facial and oro-facial analysis
– Oral and dental aesthetic.
Part II. Photography in dentistry
– Photoshop smile design technique.
Part III. Contemporary dental ceramics, material selection, treatment planning
– Clinical decision making
– Anterior and posterior adhesive restoration
– Defect driving preparation.
Recommended for: Prosthetist, Dental Technician, Orthodontist, Periodontist, Implantologist, Endodontist, Pediatric Dentist, General dentist.
Lesson 2.Aesthetics vs cosmetics in dentistry
– Definitions and characteristic of aesthetics, aestetic and cosmetics dentistry
– Creating a teeth in 3D
– Characteristic of natural teeth
– Problems in aesthetic dentistry
– Patient examination
– Types of aesthetics:
- Facial aesthetics
- Dento-facial aesthetics
- Dento-gingival aesthetics
- Dental aesthetics (micro and macro).
Recommended for: Prosthetist, Dental Technician, Orthodontist, Periodontist, Implantologist, Endodontist, Pediatric Dentist, General dentist.
Lesson 3.Artistic principles in dentistry
– Basic artistic principles:
- Balance
- Emphasis
- Proportion
- Variety
- Movement
- Rhythm
- Harmony.
– Artistic principles in dentisty:
- Blend of symmetry and subtle asymmetry
- Emphasis or the dominant element
- Proportion
- Variety
- Perspective and illusion
- Frames: lips and gingiva.
– Basic skills of perception
– Goals of aesthetic dentistry.
Recommended for: Prosthetist, Dental Technician, Orthodontist, Periodontist, Implantologist, Endodontist, Pediatric Dentist, General dentist.
Lesson 4.Facial and oral-facial analysis
– Facial aesthetics:
- Key points
- Anatomical orientires
- Facial thirds.
– Steps of facial analysis:
- Face examination
- Asking critical questions
- Checking mid/lower face balance.
– Profile changing:
- By using aesthetic dental prototype
- By using cotton rolls or cured composite.
– Evaluation of facial aesthetic:
- Frontal view
- Sagittal view.
– Oral-facial aesthetics:
- Key points
- Lines and angles.
Recommended for: Prosthetist, Dental Technician, Orthodontist, Periodontist, Implantologist, Endodontist, Pediatric Dentist, General dentist.
Lesson 5.Oral aesthetics
– Oral (labio/dento/gingival) aesthetic
– Relationships of lips to arches, gingiva and teeth
– Treatmnent plan:
- Maxillary incisal edge position
- Smile line
- Gingival position.
– Criteria for the lenght of the maxillary centrals
– Lip framing
– Diagnosis keys points.
Recommended for: Prosthetist, Dental Technician, Orthodontist, Periodontist, Implantologist, Endodontist, Pediatric Dentist, General dentist.
Lesson 6.Gingival aesthetics
– Gummy smile:
- Diagnosis
- Digital smile design
- Treatment plan.
– Clinical cases
– Dentist/ceramist possibility
– Step-by-step treatment protocols
– Dento-gingival aesthetics
– Gingival and papilla height.
Recommended for: Prosthetist, Dental Technician, Orthodontist, Periodontist, Implantologist, Endodontist, Pediatric Dentist, General dentist.
Lesson 7.Dental aesthetics
– Key points of dental aethetics
– Macro-dental aesthetics:
- Facial relationship to dental aesthetic
- Intra-dental arch space
- Incisial line
- Inter-tooth proportion
- Intra-tooth proportion.
– Tooth form depending on the face
– Clinical cases.
Recommended for: Prosthetist, Dental Technician, Orthodontist, Periodontist, Implantologist, Endodontist, Pediatric Dentist, General dentist.
Lesson 8.Macro and micro dental aesthetics
– Levels to create the optimal surface:
- Primary anatomy: outline form
- Secondary anatomy: line angles
- Tertiary anatomy: major grooves
- Quaternary anatomy: fine grooves
- Surface color, polish, luster.
– Ideal aestetics centrals and laterals view
– "The final touch" protocol.
Recommended for: Prosthetist, Dental Technician, Orthodontist, Periodontist, Implantologist, Endodontist, Pediatric Dentist, General dentist.
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Prosthodontist and master ceramist specializing in aesthetic dentistry, dental ceramics, and digital restorative workflows. Professor at University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry. Former Director of UCLA Center for Aesthetic Dentistry. Founder and former Director of UCLA School for Aesthetic Dental Design.
Over 35 years of clinical experience in prosthodontics and aesthetic dentistry. One of the very few dentists worldwide holding dual credentials as both board-certified prosthodontist and master dental ceramist, personally fabricating all ceramic restorations for his patients. Graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude from University of Redlands. Received DDS with honors (Omicron Kappa Upsilon) from University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. Completed specialty certificate in Prosthodontics from UCLA School of Dentistry. Former Associate Professor at UCLA in Biomaterials and Advanced Prosthodontics Department. Adjunct Assistant Professor at University of Oregon Dental School.
Currently Professor at UAB School of Dentistry serving as: Co-Director of Biomaterials Division; Co-Director of Postgraduate Aesthetic Restorative Material Science Masters 3-Year Residency Program; Founder and Director of 3-Year Advanced Ceramics and Digital Technology Program for Technicians; Founder and Director of One-Year Aesthetic and Restorative Fellowship. Trained over 300 graduates worldwide who are now leaders in aesthetic dentistry and master ceramics. International lecturer presenting extensively across USA and globally on dental ceramics, biomaterials, digital workflows, and aesthetic restorative techniques.
DDS from University of the Pacific. Certificate in Prosthodontics from UCLA. Master Dental Ceramist certification. Member of American College of Prosthodontists, American Association for Dental Research (AADR), and American Dental Association (ADA). Published extensively in peer-reviewed journals on ceramic materials, bonding protocols, digital dentistry integration, and aesthetic treatment planning. Actively involved in prosthodontic and biomaterials research conducting ongoing clinical studies on various restorative systems. Private practice limited to prosthodontics and aesthetic dentistry in which he personally fabricates all ceramics.
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