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Extra-Coronal Restorations pp 247–273Cite as

Aesthetic Control

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This chapter will emphasise the need to:

  • Identify and define the patient’s aesthetic problem

  • Consider the balance between aesthetics and tooth destruction for conventional and adhesive restorations

  • Be aware of the aesthetic limitations of restorations, including implant crowns

  • Ensure that a patient’s expectations are realistic and be alert to patients with unrealistic expectations

  • Incorporate procedures leading to better aesthetics at each clinical stage

  • Be confident in determining shade, be aware of digital shade analysis as an option and communicate effectively with the laboratory.

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  1. School of Clinical Dentistry, Sheffield, UK

    James Field

  2. Department of Restorative Dentistry, Leeds School of Dentistry, Leeds, UK

    Andrew Keeling

  3. Department of Restorative Dentistry, Newcastle University School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

    Robert Wassell & Francis Nohl

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  1. Department of Restorative Dentistry, Newcastle University School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

    Robert Wassell

  2. Department of Restorative Dentistry, Newcastle University School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

    Francis Nohl

  3. Newcastle University School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

    Jimmy Steele

  4. Edinburgh Dental Institute, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Angus Walls

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Field, J., Keeling, A., Wassell, R., Nohl, F. (2019). Aesthetic Control. In: Wassell, R., Nohl, F., Steele, J., Walls, A. (eds) Extra-Coronal Restorations. BDJ Clinician’s Guides. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-79093-0_17

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