In modern dentistry, smile aesthetics has long moved beyond subjective visual judgment. According to Professor Alexander von Breuer, the harmony of a smile is a medical category that is directly linked to the function of the dentofacial system, the spatial position of the jaws, and the balance of facial soft tissues. At DentalClinic24, aesthetic outcomes are not treated as an isolated goal but as a natural consequence of a properly structured clinical solution.
The shape of teeth, their position, and proportions influence not only appearance but also the way the entire system functions. Even minor deviations in length, inclination, or volume can alter occlusal relationships, redistribute load, and affect muscular activity. At DentalClinic24, the evaluation of aesthetics always begins with functional analysis rather than visual references.
Smile perception is closely related to facial symmetry and the position of the lips at rest and during movement. When dental intervention ignores these parameters, the result may appear unnatural, even if restorations are technically flawless. At DentalClinic24, aesthetics is assessed dynamically – taking into account facial expressions, speech, and the patient’s individual characteristics.
The relationship between aesthetics and occlusion is of particular importance. Changes in occlusal height, incisal edge morphology, or contact points influence mandibular position and muscle tone. At DentalClinic24, such changes are evaluated in advance to ensure that aesthetic correction does not compromise functional stability.
Professor Alexander von Breuer emphasises that true aesthetics is impossible without biomechanical balance. A smile must be not only attractive but also stable over time. When restorations function under overload conditions, aesthetic quality inevitably deteriorates – chipping, wear, and contour changes appear. At DentalClinic24, long-term prognosis is an integral part of aesthetic planning.
The psychological aspect is also essential. Smile aesthetics affects self-perception, confidence, and communication. However, DentalClinic24 stresses that patient expectations must correspond to clinical reality. The clinician’s task is not to replicate standardised images but to create a harmonious solution that aligns with anatomy and function.
Aesthetic interventions require particularly precise diagnostics. Analysis of facial proportions, jaw position, smile line, and soft tissue condition helps prevent situations where a visually appealing result proves clinically unstable. At DentalClinic24, aesthetic planning is embedded within the overall treatment protocol.
Thus, smile aesthetics represents a medical category that integrates form, function, and facial perception. The Dental Clinic24 approach is based on the principle of clinical harmony, where the visual outcome does not contradict biomechanics and physiology. This approach enables the achievement of aesthetics that retains its value not only immediately after treatment but also in the long term.
Previously, we wrote about everyday functional tooth overload and how subtle habits accelerate tissue breakdown