Cosmetic dentistry

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Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry (/kɒzˈmɛtɪk dɛnˈtɪstri/) is a branch of dentistry that focuses on improving the appearance of a person's teeth, gums, and/or bite. It primarily deals with the aesthetics of teeth, including color, position, shape, size, alignment, and overall smile appearance.

Etymology

The term "cosmetic dentistry" is derived from the Greek word "kosmetikos" meaning "skilled in adornment" and the Latin word "dent-" meaning "tooth".

Related Terms

  • Dental veneers: Thin, custom-made shells designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve their appearance.
  • Teeth whitening: A common cosmetic dentistry procedure used to lighten or whiten the shade of the teeth.
  • Dental bonding: A procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material is applied and hardened with a special light, ultimately "bonding" the material to the tooth to improve a person's smile.
  • Dental crowns: Tooth-shaped "caps" that are placed over teeth to restore their shape, size, strength, and improve their appearance.
  • Orthodontics: A branch of dentistry that corrects teeth and jaws that are positioned improperly.
  • Invisalign: A type of orthodontic treatment that helps to straighten teeth without the use of the typical metal braces.
  • Dental implants: A surgical component that interfaces with the bone of the jaw or skull to support a dental prosthesis such as a crown, bridge, denture, facial prosthesis or to act as an orthodontic anchor.

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