Anterior aesthetics without dysfunction: a case report. Part 1: the operative dental procedure

Marketing cosmetic dentistry is financially fashionable. Anterior aesthetic reconstructions are an artform showcasing the dental technician's skill. There is a perceived concern that anterior reconstructions that do not consider the functional features of the mutually protected occlusion, may, in susceptible patients, lead to dysfunction with its possible consequences. This series of three articles examines the restoration of worn upper anterior teeth with a plan for failure. CPD/Clinical Relevance: The mutually protected occlusion.