Resumen

GONZALEZ BLANCO, Olga; SOLORZANO PELAEZ, Ana Lorena  y  BALDA ZAVARCE, Rebeca. Esthetic in Dentistry: Part I. Psychological aspects related to Oral Esthetic . Acta odontol. venez [online]. 1999, vol.37, n.3, pp.33-38. ISSN 0001-6365.

Patients seeking to improve the appearance of their smiles have driven the profession toward challenges in  esthetic dentistry. Developing a pleasing smile is an artistic venture. Dentist should refine his perception and allow the development of individual feelings in accordance with objetive criteria. Esthetics is a phenomenon of the intellect that engenders an emotion that connotes which is pleasent or unpleasent. In fact, the positive psycological effects of improving appearance often contribute to a improved self-image and enhanced self esteem. Patients demand a more youthful appearence as an essential element of therapy given the longstanding psychological finding that attractive persons are considered more qualified and reliable.

Palabras clave : Esthetic principles; esthetic elements; psychological answer.