Modern aesthetic dentistry has long gone beyond simply “making teeth white”. As Professor Alexander von Breuer believes, true aesthetics begins where form, colour and function work as a unified system rather than as separate elements. At DentalClinic24, we build aesthetic treatment precisely on this principle – as a precise balance between visual appearance and the biomechanics of the smile.
The shape of the teeth determines not only visual perception but also the distribution of chewing load. An overly flat surface, excessive volume or altered anatomy leads to overload, accelerated wear and muscle tension. At DentalClinic24, every shape is modelled with consideration of jaw movement, lip position and muscle activity, so that aesthetics never conflicts with function.
Colour is another complex component of harmony. A natural smile is never uniformly white. It always contains subtle shade transitions, depth and translucency at the incisal edge. At DentalClinic24, colour selection is not based on a simple “lighter–darker” scale, but on the principle of natural integration into individual facial features, skin tone and the expressiveness of the smile.
Function remains the foundation of any aesthetic work. Even the most beautiful restoration loses its meaning if it interferes with occlusion, provokes joint clicking or causes muscle fatigue. At DentalClinic24, we regard aesthetics as a continuation of functional stability rather than as an isolated task.
Special attention is given to symmetry. However, symmetry in a smile is not mathematical equality, but visual balance. Slight asymmetry may appear more natural than perfectly calibrated proportions. At DentalClinic24, we work with the feeling of harmony rather than with rigid linear measurements.
The smile line also plays a crucial role – the relationship between teeth, lips and gingiva in motion. A smile lives in dynamics, not in a static frame. At DentalClinic24, we evaluate how the teeth look not only at rest, but also during speech, laughter and facial movement, so that the result remains natural in real life.
Age must also be taken into account. A youthful smile, a mature smile and an age-related smile each have different anatomy, tissue density and light reflection characteristics. At DentalClinic24, we never strive to “rejuvenate at any cost” – we aim to preserve natural individuality.
Materials play an important role, yet by themselves they do not create aesthetics. Their properties must correspond not only to shade, but also to translucency, strength and response to light. At DentalClinic24, material selection is always linked to the clinical situation, not merely to the desired visual effect. As Professor von Breuer believes, true aesthetics is born not in the laboratory, but in the precise interaction between material and living tissues.
Equally important is how the patient perceives the result. Expectations, internal concepts of beauty and psychological comfort all influence satisfaction with treatment. At DentalClinic24, we always begin by discussing the desired image of the smile verbally, and only afterwards translate it into form and colour.
Aesthetic dentistry is a synthesis of science, precision and refined taste. There are no universal templates or standard solutions here. As Professor von Breuer believes, a harmonious smile is impossible without an understanding of biomechanics, light optics and the individual psychology of the patient. At Dental Clinic24, we construct aesthetics not as “decoration”, but as a stable component of health.
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