Veneers: The Science behind the Smile
01/29/2008
By Dr. Steven Goldy
Is a pleasing smile, like beauty, only in the eyes of the beholder? Not at all. There is, in fact, math and science behind all beauty. It can be defined as the ratio of the number 1 to 1.618, the so-called Golden Proportion.
This Golden Proportion is also found in the human face and is known to play a role in our perception of beauty. And it also applies to our teeth and our smiles. Simply stated: it is used to determine the width of the 6 front teeth which comprise the smile.
The art of smile design takes this Golden Proportion into account and relates with the colors, line angles, shapes, thickness, translucency, occlusion, and many other factors that we prescribe to our laboratory for your porcelain veneers or crowns.
For a great smile your upper front teeth should be parallel to, and following the curve of, your lower lip. Teeth color should also be taken into account when designing your smile to create a natural attractiveness.
Porcelain veneers are the most recent application of the art and science of cosmetic dental bonding. Porcelain veneers are a perfect alternative to braces for many adults. Veneers can correct the shape of teeth that are not aligned correctly, have gaps and spaces.
Porcelain veneer technique utilizes the bonding capabilities of these materials to securely attach a thin sheet of porcelain (the porcelain veneer) to a tooth. Although porcelain is inherently brittle, when it is firmly bonded to a sturdy substructure (a tooth) it becomes very strong and durable.
These thin, custom-sculpted pieces of porcelain are considered by many to be the platinum standard in cosmetic dentistry, veneers can be used to fix common problems such as midline spaces (the gap-toothed look of the two front upper teeth) chipped, crooked, missing, discolored, malformed or improperly positioned teeth.
Once only accessible to top Hollywood stars and models, veneers are now a popular way for many people to obtain the smile of their dreams.
Author Bio:
Dr. Steven Goldy, DDS is a cosmetic dentist practicing in Beverly Hills. His approach to cosmetic dentistry is founded in his belief that everyone deserves to have the best possible oral health and a confident smile. You reach Dr. Goldy at 310 550 1511. His office is located at 416 N. Bedford Center in Beverly Hills, California. Learn more at http://www.stevengoldydds.com
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