Fundamentals of Esthetics

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Contents
Part I: Fundamentals of Esthetics
	Chapter 1. Introduction to Esthetics
		The philosophy of beauty
		The origins of esthetics and its perception
		Esthetic principles
		Personality
	Chapter 2. Morphopsychology
		Introduction
		Typologic classifications
		Biodynamic conception of the personality
		Laws of adaptation to the environment
		Facial morphopsychology
		Morphopsychologic interpretation
		Affective and sentimental zone
		Cerebral zone
		Instinctive and physical zone
		Mouth and lips
	Chapter 3. Morphopsychology and Esthetics
		The evaluation of human beauty
		Youth factor
		Integration and sublimation
	Chapter 4. Structural Esthetic Rules
		Facial components
		Dental components
		Gingival components
		Physical components
Part II: Intraoral and Extraoral Means to Rejuvenation
	Chapter 5. Esthetics and Its Relationship to Function
		Natural permanent crown morphology
		Physiology of occlusion
		Mastication
		Occlusal loading
		Clinical aspects in bioesthetic function
	Chapter 6. Facial Sculpture
		Striated muscles: Physical and physiologic characteristics
		Muscular activity
		Facial muscle characteristics
		Perioral anatomy
		Muscle retraining exercises
Part III: Esthetic Restoration of the Smile
	Chapter 7. Esthetic Management of the Dentogingival Unit
		The dentogingival unit
		Passive eruption
		Delayed passive eruption
		Tooth lengthening
	Chapter 8. Gingival Recessions
		Historical rationale and treatment techniques
		Therapeutic possibilities
	Chapter 9. Ridge Pontic Relationship
		Prevention of ridge collapse
		Morphology of the ridge
		Correction of an increased available space
		Graft material and donor site
		Implant material
		Improved techniques for localized ridge augmentation
		Pontic
	Chapter 10. Mastering the Art of Tissue Management
		Periodontal esthetics
		Gingival displacement methods
		Biologic final impression
		Globalism and the perioprosthetic gestalt
		Coda: The search for excellence
	Chapter 11. Metal Ceramic Framework Design
		Marginal fit
		Planning for esthetics, physiologic form, and strength
		Interproximal connectors: Design for strength
		Interproximal design: Esthetics
		Pontic-tissue relationship
		Lingual metal band design
	Chapter 12. Porcelain Veneers: An Esthetic Therapeutic Alternative
		Case evaluation
		Indications for porcelain veneers
		Contraindications for porcelain veneers
		Stratification method
		Tooth preparation and impression taking
		Tooth preparation sequence: Maxillary teeth
		Tooth preparation sequence: Mandibular teeth
		Laboratory communication
		Veneer try-in for individual and collective fit
		Chairside try-in sequence for individual and collective fit
		Veneer try-in for color/color modification
		Cementation and finishing
		Maintenance of porcelain veneers