Lesson 1Basic medical an dental history items critical fi aesthetic plannin (medications, allergies, parafunction, smokin, prior bleachin)Dis section detail key medical an dental history items weh influence aesthetic plannin, includin medications, allergies, parafunction, smokin, an prior bleachin, an how fi interpret dem when plannin restorative or whitenin procedures.
Systemic diseases impacting aestheticsMedication review and xerostomia risksParafunction, bruxism, and wear patternsSmoking, vaping, and soft tissue impactPrevious bleaching and sensitivity historyLesson 2Documentation an record management: storin images, radiographs, models an consent fi sharin recordsDis section explain how fi organize, store, an secure clinical records, includin photographs, radiographs, models, an consent forms, ensurin legal compliance, traceability, an efficient retrieval fi aesthetic case analysis.
Structuring digital and paper patient filesFile naming, tagging, and version controlSecure storage, backup, and access controlConsent for photography and record sharingLegal and ethical record retention rulesLesson 3Photography aids an records: use a shade tabs, cheek retractors, retraction mirrors, gray card an standardized lightinDis section cover selection an correct use a shade tabs, retractors, mirrors, gray cards, an standardized lightin fi obtain reproducible photographic records weh accurately represent tooth color, form, an soft tissue details.
Choosing and positioning shade tabsUse of cheek retractors and lip retractorsRetraction mirrors for occlusal and lateral viewsUsing gray cards and color calibration toolsLighting setups for consistent dental imagesLesson 4Clinical examination checklist: soft tissues, gingival health, interdental papillae, enamel defects, restorations, occlusion an functional screeninDis section present a structured clinical examination checklist fi aesthetic cases, coverin soft tissues, gingival health, papillae, enamel defects, restorations, occlusion, an basic functional screenin fi identify risk factors an limitations.
Soft tissue and mucosal screeningGingival health and biotype assessmentPapilla fill and black triangle analysisAssessment of existing restorationsBasic occlusal and functional screeningLesson 5Clinical measurements an indices: probin depths, midline, overbite/overjet, gingival zenith measurement methodsDis section explain key clinical measurements an indices use in aesthetic diagnosis, includin probin depths, midline, overbite, overjet, an gingival zenith, wid practical methods fi accurate an repeatable data collection.
Periodontal probing and charting basicsRecording dental and facial midlinesMeasuring overbite and overjetGingival zenith and crown length ratiosPhotographic and digital measurement toolsLesson 6Radiographic examinations: periapical radiographs, bitewins, panoramic indications, when fi request CBCTDis section review indications fi periapical, bitewin, an panoramic radiographs, an when fi request CBCT, focusin on caries, periapical status, bone levels, an anatomical limitations relevant fi aesthetic restorative plannin.
Periapical radiographs for periapical statusBitewings for caries and bone level reviewPanoramic radiograph indications and limitsWhen CBCT is justified in aestheticsRadiation dose, safety, and documentationLesson 7Adjunctive diagnostics: study models, intraoral scannin, digital impressions, face-bow transfer, an dem purposesDis section review study models, intraoral scannin, digital impressions, an face-bow transfer, explainin indications, workflows, an how each record support occlusal analysis, smile design, an communication wid de laboratory.
Conventional study casts and mountingIntraoral scanners and scan strategiesDigital impressions for veneers and crownsFace-bow transfer and articulator selectionUsing digital records for wax-ups and mock-upsLesson 8Intraoral photography: required views (retracted frontal, occlusal upper/lower, lateral canine-to-canine) an technical setinsDis section define mandatory intraoral photographic views an camera setins fi aesthetic cases, includin retracted frontal, lateral, an occlusal images, wid guidance on lenses, aperture, flash, an positionin fi reproducible results.
Standard retracted frontal view protocolRight and left lateral canine-to-canine viewsMaxillary and mandibular occlusal viewsRecommended lenses, aperture, and ISOFlash, white balance, and focus techniquesLesson 9Extraoral photography: standard views (frontal at rest, full smile, 3/4, profile) an reasons fi eachDis section detail standard extraoral photographic views fi aesthetic cases, includin frontal at rest, full smile, three-quarter, an profile, an explain how each view inform smile analysis an facially driven treatment plannin.
Frontal at rest: lip posture assessmentFull smile view and smile line analysisThree-quarter views for tooth displayProfile views and facial convexityPatient positioning and head orientation
