Journal of Dentistry Indonesia (Nov 2015)
Pertimbangan-Pertimbangan yang Mendasari Segi Estetik pada Tumpatan Komposit Gigi Anterior
Abstract
The concepts of natural, pretty, and attractive have different meaning for every patient. It is the duty of the dentist to find out what patients want. The dentist should know how far the patients realize the ideal objectives for themselves. The aesthetic aspect can not compromise from the function of teeth. The dental care should therefore balance between the function and aesthetics of teeth. There are many reasons for patient to get the dental care that accentuate the aesthetics of teeth. For this purpose many factors need to be observed before fillings will accentuate in the aesthetic appearance. The dentist has to communicate to the patient to explain the essential aspects about the fillings affecting the aesthetic appearance.