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Cosmetic Dentistry
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Cosmetic dentistry is generally used to refer to any dental work that improves the appearance (though not necessarily the function) of a person's teeth, gums and/or bite.
Cosmetic dentistry may involve:
- The addition of a dental material to teeth or gums – examples: bonding, porcelain veneers (laminates), crowns (caps), gum grafts.
- The removal of tooth structure or gums – examples: enameloplasty, gingivectomy.
- Either adding or removing dental materials, tooth structure, or gums – examples: teeth whitening (bleaching), gum depigmentation
- Straightening of teeth accompanied by improvement in appearance of face – orthodontics.
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