Esthetic recontouring. A team approach.

The presence of irregular incisal edges, a worn or abraded dentition, and imbalances in tooth morphology compromise a harmonious esthetic smile. A team approach is indicated after extensive orthodontic or prosthetic treatment to reach a final cosmetic result. Intentional changes in tooth form by recontouring provide an improved outcome. This article presents the components of a harmonious smile, evaluation, guidelines and a stepwise approach for the esthetic recontouring of anterior teeth. Two cases illustrate the effects that are achieved with this methodology.