cosmetic dentistry_ beauty & science

_Revisiting smile rehabilitation concepts: Bio-aesthetics Choosing the right restorative approach (di- rect or indirect, composite or ceramics) has been debated over decades and finally, the decision largely depends on the practitioner’s own edu- cation background and experience with each of the aforementioned options. Only “extreme” Figs. 1a & b_Pre-operative views of a young patient presenting relatively large diastemas distally to lateral incisors. The case is complicated by improper occlusal relationship with lower canines which reduce the space available for restorations. Figs. 1c–e_Post-operative views showing an improved smile configuration using “no-prep” direct composite restoration (inspiro, Edelweiss DR). This treatment illustrates the “bio-aesthetic” philosophy which truly represents a breakthrough in modern restorative dentistry. I 07 special _ composites I cosmeticdentistry 4_2013 Fig. 1e This rationale has been the foundation of a new concept named “bio-aesthetics”, giving priority to additive, minimally or microinvasive procedures to preserve tooth biology and biomechanics. Fig. 1c Fig. 1d Fig. 1a Fig. 1b