Aesthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry focuses on enhancing the appearance, harmony, and function of the smile through advanced restorative techniques, artistic principles, and modern technologies. This session showcases cutting-edge innovations, digital workflows, and evidence-based cosmetic procedures that enable clinicians to achieve natural, beautiful, and long-lasting results.
🔹 Principles of Smile Design
Facial and dental aesthetic analysis
Golden proportion, symmetry, and midline correction
Digital smile design (DSD) and AI-assisted planning
Patient-centered aesthetic treatment planning
🔹 Advanced Restorative Aesthetics
Veneers, lumineers, composite bonding, and tooth-colored restorations
Minimally invasive cosmetic procedures
Material selection: ceramics, hybrid composites, and esthetic polymers
Shade-matching, translucency, and surface characterization
🔹 Whitening & Tooth Color Management
Professional bleaching techniques and home whitening systems
Managing sensitivity and maintaining color stability
Laser-assisted whitening advancements
Safety protocols and patient expectations
🔹 Cosmetic Periodontal Procedures
Gingival contouring, crown lengthening, and smile-lift procedures
Soft tissue grafting for pink aesthetics
Correcting gummy smile, recession, and asymmetry
🔹 Esthetic Implant Dentistry
Implant positioning for optimal esthetics
Pink and white esthetic scores
Custom abutments, provisionalization, and tissue sculpting
Immediate implants in the esthetic zone
🔹 Digital Innovations in Cosmetic Dentistry
CAD/CAM esthetic restorations and 3D printing
Virtual mock-ups and chairside digital workflows
Intraoral scanning for high-precision restorations
🔹 Managing Complications & Redo Cases
Correcting failed cosmetic treatments
Managing discoloration, fractures, and marginal defects
Long-term maintenance and follow-up protocols
This session provides an excellent platform for cosmetic dentists, prosthodontists, periodontists, dental technologists, and researchers to share innovations and discuss best practices in creating confident, natural-looking smiles.