ESTHETICS A SCIENCE OF BEAUTY ESTHETHIC DENTISTRY

The change in dentistry from need based dentistry to elective dentistry has made a significant impact on the profession and the public perception of dentists. It is estimated that up to one-half of the dentistry accomplished at this time is elective. Much of this treatment is what could be considered to be esthetic dentistry, including bleaching, bonding, veneers, tooth-colored inlays and onlays, non-metallic crowns and fixed prosthesis, orthodontics and surgical procedures, and many other procedures.