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2. Cosmetic dentistry - Wikipedia

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   Cosmetic dentistry is generally used to refer to any dental work that improves the appearance (though not necessarily the functionality) of teeth, gums and/or bite. It primarily focuses on improvement in dental aesthetics in color, position, shape, size, alignment and overall smile appearance. [1] Many dentists refer to themselves as "cosmetic ...

3. Dentistry - Wikipedia

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   ICD-9-CM. 23 - 24. MeSH. D003813. [edit on Wikidata] An oral surgeon and dental assistant removing a wisdom tooth. Dentistry, also known as dental medicine and oral medicine, is the branch of medicine focused on the teeth, gums, and mouth. It consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, management, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and ...

4. American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry - Wikipedia

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   American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry ( AACD ), founded in December 1984 by Jack Kammer and Jeff Morley of San Francisco, [1] is a cosmetic dental organization. [2] [3] The Academy has been surveying "American patients regarding esthetic dentistry and their personal preferences" since its inception.

5. Veneer (dentistry) - Wikipedia

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   In dentistry, a veneer is a layer of material placed over a tooth. Veneers can improve the aesthetics and function of a smile and protect the tooth's surface from damage. There are two main types of material used to fabricate a veneer: composite and dental porcelain. A composite veneer may be directly placed (built-up in the mouth), or ...

6. Tooth whitening - Wikipedia

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   Tooth whitening. Tooth whitening or tooth bleaching is the process of lightening the color of human teeth. [1] Whitening is often desirable when teeth become yellowed over time for a number of reasons, and can be achieved by changing the intrinsic or extrinsic color of the tooth enamel. [2] The chemical degradation of the chromogens within or ...

7. Prosthodontics - Wikipedia

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   Prosthodontics is the only dental speciality under which the concentration of cosmetic/esthetic dentistry falls. [17] General dentists may perform some simple cosmetic procedures. Consequently, there are questions regarding whether it is ethical for general dentists to treat "smile makeovers" or complex cosmetic and full-mouth reconstruction ...