Cosmetic dentistry

Cosmetic restorations (which may include crowns, fillings, inlays, onlays, bridges and veneers) are done to improve the appearance of the teeth. There may or may not be other reasons for doing them, such as tooth decay, chips or cracks.

Cosmetic restoration of a single tooth is sometimes achievable with modern dental materials (even in highly visible areas of the smile). It may be possible to re-create the shade, transparency and optical characteristics of uniform natural tooth enamel, although it can be challenging.

Cosmetic dentistry is a branch of dentistry under which treatments are performed to enhance the colour and shape of teeth.