International Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry

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Cover Date:
September 2010
Print ISSN:
1754-2766
Vol:
1
Issue:
1

KISS – Keep It Simple Stupid

Albert Einstein said “Make everything as simple as possible but no simpler”. The old adage goes that if ten dentists were to treatment plan a case you will get as many varying opinions. There is nothing wrong with this for simple general restorative cases, but when planning for implants it is wise to opt for the simpler option. The following case highlights the point that proceeding with a more complex option may have lead to a poor final result, as well as an unpredictable long term prognosis and outcome for a young patient.

Article Price
£15.00
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Page Start
54
Page End
57
Authors
Zaki Kanaan

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  1. Editorial - When we are dreaming alone it is only a dream. When we are dreaming with others, it is the beginning of reality. (Dom Helder Camara)
  2. 0
  3. 0

  1. Implant replacement of failing upper central incisors
  2. 1
  3. 7

  1. Single veneer on a lateral incisor
  2. 8
  3. 12

  1. Two veneers to restore worn central incisors
  2. 14
  3. 17

  1. All ceramic crown and adjacent veneer
  2. 18
  3. 22

  1. Eight indirect restorations to improve shape, colour and proportion Accreditation Case Type 1
  2. 24
  3. 29

  1. A single anterior crown
  2. 30
  3. 34

  1. All-ceramic bridges to replace congenitally missing canines
  2. 36
  3. 42

  1. Two upper anterior crowns
  2. 43
  3. 46

  1. Direct composite restoration of a class IV fracture
  2. 47
  3. 48

  1. Beauty and the beast: Body Dysmorphic Disorder and aesthetic dentistry
  2. 49
  3. 53

  1. KISS – Keep It Simple Stupid
  2. 54
  3. 57