Ethical and Medico-Legal Considerations with Aesthetic Dentistry Involving the Aesthetic Zone.

Abstract

The bedrock of delivering cosmetic dentistry remains good communication underpinned by a clear and transparent consent process. This article looks at this while exploring the ethical and risk management issues that have started to challenge the profession. While patients' demand for cosmetic dentistry has exploded, this article explores the ethical conundrums faced by these treatments against the backdrop of whether their happiness is affected by their image.