No two smiles are alike and their uniqueness emphasizes our individuality. Aesthetic dentistry does not aim to produce uniform, unnaturally white unit dentitions, but to make our smiles appear fresh, healthy and vital with beautifully shaped and colored teeth.
The color, shape and size of teeth, as well as their coordination with the shape and color of the face, are not the only parameters that affect an aesthetic smile. In addition, their symmetrical position within the dental arch – especially that of the upper incisors -, the color and shape of the gingiva (gums), and the bite situation all contribute significantly to harmonization. Ultimately, aesthetic dentistry helps us to achieve a natural, unforced smile, which increases our self-esteem and opens doors for us in every communication.
Anyone who is naturally endowed with beautiful teeth can consider themselves lucky. With consistent oral hygiene, the proud owner makes a decisive contribution to maintaining the youthful, fresh appearance of his or her dentition. In the simplest case, aesthetic dentistry can provide support through regular professional teeth cleaning (PZR).
Beyond that, however, various procedures can be used to improve dental aesthetics, the majority of which naturally have a positive effect not only on aesthetics but also on oral health. For example, orthodontic shaping of dental arches facilitates dental care, restorations such as fillings or crowns are necessary for tooth preservation, to name just a few examples. Common aesthetic dentistry procedures include:
- Orthodontic corrections of tooth and jaw malocclusions in childhood and adolescence.
- Orthodontic corrections of malocclusions in adulthood – particularly inconspicuous, for example, with the help of the lingual technique or the almost invisible Invisalign method.
- Tooth whitening by external bleaching (external bleaching of the rows of teeth), internal bleaching (bleaching of individual root-dead teeth from the inside) or laser bleaching.
- Tooth-colored filling techniques such as plastic fillings or CAD/CAM-produced ceramic or plastic inlays.
- Partial / crowns and bridges made of all-ceramics or veneering metal ceramics.
- Veneers (veneers) made of ceramics or plastic.
- Dental jewelry
- Professional teeth cleaning
The following are the main services provided by aesthetic dentistry.
