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Sculpting Smile

Sculpting Smile

Bagda, Kamal
Pandya, Mihir
Katariya, Sagar

Paperback

Medical Reference

ISBN10: 6209975933
ISBN13: 9786209975936
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Published: Jul 5 2026
Pages: 180
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.41 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
This book Sculpting Smiles explores smile design as a blend of science and art, emphasizing its role in enhancing facial esthetics, confidence, and social interaction. It reviews the evolution of esthetic dentistry from foundational concepts of tooth proportions and gingival health to modern advancements such as digital smile design, CAD/CAM, and artificial intelligence, which improve accuracy and patient outcomes.Key principles of dentofacial esthetics-including symmetry, proportion, balance, and harmony-are discussed to highlight the integration of teeth, gingiva, lips, and facial structures. The study also explains smile classifications, patterns, and diagnostic approaches essential for treatment planning.A detailed understanding of color science, including hue, value, chroma, translucency, and light interaction, is presented as crucial for achieving natural restorations.Overall, the dissertation concludes that successful smile design requires a multidisciplinary approach combining clinical expertise, technology, and artistic perception to achieve optimal esthetic and functional results.

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