Dentofacial Esthetics: From Macro to Micro

Dentofacial Esthetics in Orthodontics: From Diagnosis to Treatment Planning

Orthodontic treatment is about more than aligning teeth—it’s about harmonizing the smile with the overall facial appearance. This book provides a comprehensive guide to evaluating and treating patients with a focus on dentofacial esthetics, emphasizing the importance of assessing the face from the macro to the micro.

Key Features

• Holistic Approach: Teaches clinicians to evaluate the face and dentition systematically, ensuring that treatment decisions enhance overall facial harmony, not just dental alignment.
• Diagnostic Precision: Emphasizes the mantra “If you don’t see it, you won’t treat it,” guiding practitioners to identify subtle esthetic and functional issues that influence treatment planning.
• Interdisciplinary Insight: Discusses management of congenital missing teeth, esthetic considerations in orthognathic and plastic surgery, and principles of smile design.
• Clinical Guidance: Offers step-by-step strategies for developing effective treatment plans that achieve optimal esthetic and functional outcomes.
• Extensive Visual Support: Includes 2,500 illustrations that clearly demonstrate diagnostic and treatment concepts.

This book is an invaluable resource for orthodontists, esthetic dentists, and any clinician seeking to elevate their understanding of facial and smile esthetics to achieve predictable, patient-centered results.