THE FINE LINE BETWEEN ESTHETIC AND COSMETIC DENTISTRY (A REVIEW) | ||||
| Alexandria Dental Journal | ||||
| Article 2, Volume 47, Issue 3, December 2022, Page 95-99 PDF (247.04 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/adjalexu.2021.63090.1162 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Alaa Maher Khalifa   1; Naema Ali Ammar1; Faten Salah ElDin2; Safeya El-gharabawy3; Enaya Sharara3
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| 1Department of prosthodontics, faculty of dentistry. Pharos university | ||||
| 2Department of prosthodontics, faculty of dentistry. Alexandria University | ||||
| 3Department of prosthodontics, faculty of dentistry. Alexandria university | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: With the rise of attention to physical appearance in our daily life, esthetics and cosmetics became an integral part of dental practice. Esthetic and cosmetic dentistry are two separate concepts each following specific guidelines. Although there is much confusion and ambiguity between them, there is a fine line differentiating both. Esthetics is often concerned with applying form and function while achieving a natural appearance. Cosmetics on the other hand is usually only about appearances and beauty without much consideration to neither form nor function. There is also an ethical and legal aspect to both concepts. The practitioner must be aware of the background and consequences of each concept before selecting the most appropriate dental procedure. Knowledge of this difference will help the dentist guide the patient during decision making. Objectives: This review aimed at highlighting the differences between esthetic dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. Keywords: Esthetic Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, natural appearance. Running title: Difference between esthetic and cosmetic dentistry. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Esthetic Dentistry; Cosmetic Dentistry; Natural Appearance | ||||
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