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Aesthetic dental technique using a computer imaging system.

Abstract

Patients are concerned about their appearance following an operation and would appreciate a preview of the final results. The key to treating a patient's anterior teeth is to first analyse his or her face, then develop a new tooth shape that is both functional and aesthetic. A computer imaging system can objectively portray the appearance which can be expected following an operation. Such a system, therefore, can be a very useful part of the armamentarium for analysis during the patient's pretreatment consultation.

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Y Sakamoto. 1993. Aesthetic dental technique using a computer imaging system.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8149152/

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