Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert
204. Betsy Bakeman, DDS, FAACD - Anterior Guidance: Myth or Evidence Based?
Dec 26, 2023
Dr. Betsy Bakeman, Accredited by the AACD, discusses responsible aesthetics and risk assessment in dentistry. She explores facial gender treatment planning and lip shape's influence on tooth display. The challenges of matching a single central incisor and the importance of photography in dentistry are also discussed.
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- Making treatment decisions in aesthetic dentistry should prioritize lowering risk and considering the patient's history of decay, tooth structure integrity, and oral health conditions.
- Comprehensive treatment planning in aesthetic dentistry involves evaluating various risk categories and staying up-to-date with advancements in dental education to develop effective treatment plans that prioritize long-term patient outcomes.
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Responsible Aesthetics and Risk Assessment
Being responsible in aesthetic dentistry involves making a thorough diagnosis, establishing risk, and creating a treatment plan that lowers risk. This includes considering the patient's history of decay, tooth structure integrity, and oral health conditions. For example, if a patient has a history of decay and wants cosmetic enhancement, it may be more responsible to use full coverage restoration to protect the teeth rather than simply applying veneers. The goal is to lower risk and make treatment decisions that prioritize long-term patient outcomes.
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