• Journal of the Korean Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
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• v.12 no.1
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• pp.7-14
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• 2003

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
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• v.12 no.2
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• pp.7-16
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• 2003

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.37-43
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• 2001

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
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• v.15 no.2
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• pp.39-42
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• 2006

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
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• v.18 no.1
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• pp.55-70
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• 2009

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.45-48
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• 2007

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
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• v.14 no.1
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• pp.27-31
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• 2005

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
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• v.7 no.1
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• pp.32-40
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• 1998

Alveolar ridge augmentation and preservation techniques designed to reconstruct deformed alveolar ridge now occupy a major role in esthetic dentistry. Previously, deformed alveolar ridges were filled with plastic materials(porcelain or resin) of prosthesis to restore ridge contours, which resulted in larger teeth and food impaction under the pontic base. So, prostheses of this type were unacceptable and really detectable when patients smiled. But nowadays, alveolar ridge augmentation procedures enable the dentists to provide patients with fixed prostheses that are esthetic. The development of guided tissue regeneration technique and materials also have made a major impact on extending the scope of therapeutic horizons in dentistry.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
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• v.24 no.2
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• pp.134-142
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• 2015

Esthetic dentistry has been developed through the diverse material and technique. Approach and interest in esthetic of anteriors was driven by needs and wants of patients. Alpha and omega of esthetics is determined by patients, as Charles Pincus who is the pioneer of esthetic dentistry described in his article 1967. To meet with wants and needs of patients, dentists suggest possible various treatment options. Cosmetic grinding quoted by Pincus is one of the conservative approaches and provide effective esthetic improvement with minimal invasive concepts. In a high technology era, cosmetic grinding needs to be revisited. Review of some clinical cases shows the value and limitation of it.

• The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
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• v.53 no.2
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• pp.144-149
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• 2015

To achieve an esthetic restoration, visualized information considering the facial aspect of patient is required. As for the reasons of esthetic failure, it could be explained by lack of communication and information such as horizontal, vertical and esthetic line. Therefore, it is important to deliver that the visualized information to dental technicians or other dentists for the success of esthetic treatment. This case report presents the process of visualizing esthetic information and designing the restoration using a digital diagnostic tool; Digital Smile Design.