Cosmetic contouring - an aesthetic compromise
One of the oldest and most economical of all aesthetic procedures is cosmetic contouring of the natural teeth. In addition to the aesthetic benefits, function is often improved. Reshaping and polishing malpositioned teeth can make them more self-cleansing and reduce the likelihood of fracture.
In situations where other procedures are too expensive for you, cosmetic reshaping provides a good compromise. It is therefore wise to consider this alternative approach to aesthetic improvement rather than to assume nothing can be done except crowning or orthodontics. In a two-year study of sixty beauty contestants, cosmetic contouring was indicated as the ideal treament in 40 per cent of the cases; however, over 95 percent of the contestants would have been helped through some type of cosmetic contouring.
In situations where other procedures are too expensive for you, cosmetic reshaping provides a good compromise. It is therefore wise to consider this alternative approach to aesthetic improvement rather than to assume nothing can be done except crowning or orthodontics. In a two-year study of sixty beauty contestants, cosmetic contouring was indicated as the ideal treament in 40 per cent of the cases; however, over 95 percent of the contestants would have been helped through some type of cosmetic contouring.
