Changing Perceptions of the Role of Esthetic Dentistry in Rural India

Today's era of cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry has placed emphasis on a confident and captivating smile. A well designed smile is a product of consolidated efforts accomplished by accurate diagnosis methodical treatment planning, use of advanced materials. Modern dentistry not only provides us with better materials and technology, but also ensures that today's procedures are performed with minimal discomfort and maximum safety.Aesthetic dentistry strives to merge function and beauty with the values and individual needs of every patient. It involves a certain attitude, as well as artistic ability and technical competence. The ultimate objective of aesthetics in dentistryis to create a beautiful smile, with teeth of pleasing inherent proportions to one another, and apleasing tooth arrangement in harmony with the gingiva, lips and face of the patient. The need and demand for esthetic dentistry in rural India is definitely persuasive.Patients are more aware of their teeth and their dental appearance than ever before.