cosmetic dentistry
Teeth beautification work
Cosmetic dentistry is dental work done primarily to improve appearance rather than health—teeth whitening, veneers, bonding, reshaping.
The line between cosmetic and restorative dentistry blurs when procedures serve both functions: Insurance won't cover it if they consider it cosmetic dentistry.
Chemical color removal
- peroxideOxygen compound, disinfectant
- hydrogen peroxideOxidizing disinfectant and bleach
- whitening stripsAdhesive oral bleaching product
- whitening gelDental cosmetic lightener
Superficial outer layers
- whiteningMaking something lighter
- bondingForming close connections
- contouringShaping with highlights, shadows
- crownsRegal head ornaments
bridges · implants · Invisalign · braces · aligners · inlays · laminates · dental bonding
Translucent fired clay
Altered surface pigmentation
- stainingApplying dye or pigment
- gapsUnfilled spaces between
- chipsThin fried slices
- cracksNarrow surface breaks
misalignment · yellowing · overbite · underbite · crossbite · spacing · crowding · enamel erosion
Invariance under transformation
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- proportionComparative relation of parts
- translucencyPermitting diffused light passage
- gum lineFlesh-tooth junction
color correction · radiance · uniformity · contour · harmony · golden ratio · lip line
Capturing objects with depth
- CAD/CAMIntegrated design-to-production software
- mock-upPreliminary representational model
- computer simulationDigital imitation of processes
- before-and-afterPaired images showing change
bleaching
Chemical color removal
- peroxideOxygen compound, disinfectant
- hydrogen peroxideOxidizing disinfectant and bleach
- whitening stripsAdhesive oral bleaching product
veneers
Superficial outer layers
- whiteningMaking something lighter
- bondingForming close connections
- contouringShaping with highlights, shadows
crowns · bridges · implants · Invisalign · braces · aligners · inlays · laminates · dental bonding
porcelain
Translucent fired clay
titanium · acrylic · dental cement · bonding agent · dental wax
discoloration
Altered surface pigmentation
cracks · misalignment · yellowing · overbite · underbite · crossbite · spacing · crowding · enamel erosion · fluorosis
symmetry
Invariance under transformation
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- proportionComparative relation of parts
- translucencyPermitting diffused light passage
gum line · color correction · radiance · uniformity · contour · harmony · golden ratio · lip line
3D imaging
Capturing objects with depth
- CAD/CAMIntegrated design-to-production software
- mock-upPreliminary representational model
- computer simulationDigital imitation of processes
- dentistrydentist, teeth, tooth, dentists, dental care
- spa dentistryteeth whitening, dental cleaning, veneers, fluoride treatment, nitrous oxide
- Affluencewealth, wealthy, affluence, prestige, elite
- dental insurancecoverage, premium, premiums, deductible, deductibles
cosmetic dentistrypreventive dentistry
Healthcare stopping tooth problems early
oral surgery · endodontics · periodontics · root canal therapy · tooth extraction
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