Description
The Digital Smile Era is a comprehensive and forward-looking reference that captures the transformation of modern dentistry through digital innovation. Bridging science, technology, and artistry, this authoritative volume explores how digital tools have redefined aesthetic and functional dental practice in the 21st century.
Edited by leading academicians and contributed by renowned experts, the book offers an in-depth understanding of digital smile design, CAD/CAM dentistry, AI-assisted diagnostics, 3D imaging, intraoral and extraoral scanning, additive manufacturing, implant aesthetics, orthodontic smile planning, and full-mouth digital rehabilitation. Each chapter combines scientific foundations with real-world clinical workflows, making complex digital concepts practical and clinically applicable.
Structured into clearly defined sections, the book progresses from the foundations of aesthetic dentistry to advanced digital diagnostics, treatment planning, restorative innovations, interdisciplinary collaboration, ethics, and future trends. Emphasis is placed on patient-centered care, predictive planning, emotional communication, and the harmonious integration of aesthetics with function.
Designed for both learning and reference, The Digital Smile Era serves as an essential guide for undergraduate and postgraduate dental students, clinicians adopting digital workflows, prosthodontists, orthodontists, implantologists, and researchers seeking to stay ahead in an evolving digital landscape.
