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Primary Focus
While it also focuses on improving the appearance, aesthetic dentistry takes a broader view, ensuring that the enhancements also contribute to the overall health and functionality of the teeth and mouth.
Procedures
Aesthetic dentistry involves procedures like orthodontics, implants, full mouth reconstruction, and restorative work, which blend beauty with function. Techniques used in aesthetic dentistry, such as teeth whitening, bonding, or the use of veneers, are typically designed to be less invasive, aiming to improve appearance without extensive damage to the teeth.
Patient Motivation
Patients are usually interested in both the look and the health/functionality of their teeth. They want a beautiful smile that also works well.
Results
The results aim for a balance between appearance and function, ensuring that the teeth look natural and fit well within the face’s overall aesthetics.
Primary Focus
The primary goal is to improve the appearance of a person’s teeth, gums, and smile.
Procedures
These include teeth whitening, veneers, bonding, and other treatments aimed at enhancing the visual appeal. Some procedures might involve more extensive work, such as significant reshaping of the teeth or the use of crowns, which can require more removal of the natural tooth structure.
Patient Motivation
Patients seeking cosmetic dentistry are often more concerned with the way their smile looks rather than its function or health.
Results
The results are typically more superficial and focused on the front teeth, which are most visible when smiling.
Primary Focus
While it also focuses on improving the appearance, aesthetic dentistry takes a broader view, ensuring that the enhancements also contribute to the overall health and functionality of the teeth and mouth.
Procedures
Aesthetic dentistry involves procedures like orthodontics, implants, full mouth reconstruction, and restorative work, which blend beauty with function. Techniques used in aesthetic dentistry, such as teeth whitening, bonding, or the use of veneers, are typically designed to be less invasive, aiming to improve appearance without extensive damage to the teeth.
Patient Motivation
Patients are usually interested in both the look and the health/functionality of their teeth. They want a beautiful smile that also works well.
Results
The results aim for a balance between appearance and function, ensuring that the teeth look natural and fit well within the face’s overall aesthetics.
Primary Focus
The primary goal is to improve the appearance of a person’s teeth, gums, and smile.
Procedures
These include teeth whitening, veneers, bonding, and other treatments aimed at enhancing the visual appeal. Some procedures might involve more extensive work, such as significant reshaping of the teeth or the use of crowns, which can require more removal of the natural tooth structure.
Patient Motivation
Patients seeking cosmetic dentistry are often more concerned with the way their smile looks rather than its function or health.
Results
The results are typically more superficial and focused on the front teeth, which are most visible when smiling.
