A 32-year-old member asked:
Cosmetic dentistry and esthetic dentistry arent they the same?
23 doctor answers • 62 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Zienowiczanswered
Plastic Surgery 40 years experience
Yes: Cosmetic and esthetic are interchangeable descriptors or synonyms.
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Dr. Glenn MacFarlane commented
Cosmetic Dentistry 38 years experience
You can throw in aesthetic also.
Mar 20, 2013
Dr. David Duguidanswered
Dentistry 31 years experience
Cosmetic = esthetic: The terms, cosmetic, esthetic, and aesthetic dentistry are generally interchangeable.
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Dr. Jennifer Holtzmananswered
Dentistry 41 years experience
Yes: Neither cosmetic nor esthetic dentistry are specialties of dentistry. Hopefully all dentists provide esthetic dentistry!
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Dr. Matt Fulmeranswered
Dentistry 17 years experience
Cosmetic Dentistry: Yes, esthetic and cosmetic dentistry are the same.
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Dr. Martin Hertzelanswered
Dentistry 18 years experience
Yes: They are essentially the same, although there is no specific specialty program for cosmetic/esthetic dentistry.
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Dr. Thomas Davisanswered
Dentistry 38 years experience
Dentistry : Cosmetic vs aesthetic dentistry are the same. All dentists strive for this with every dental treatment.
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Dr. James Donley commented
Dentistry 56 years experience
While they are both the same thing, many different procedures can be used. The procedures can range from tooth whitening to veneers, bonding, crowns, braces, implants and bridges,
Aug 12, 2012
Dr. Thomas Davis commented
Dentistry 38 years experience
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I agree, Thank you
Aug 12, 2012
Dr. Simon Rosenberganswered
Prosthodontics 48 years experience
Different Idea: The goal of dentistry is restoration of function. If you will permit a philosophical approach with examples.
A simple amalgam is functional but does not look like a tooth. Tooth colored composite is a cosmetic filling that looks more like a tooth. It takes more skill to do it well & costs more. A porcelain inlay, onlay, or crown can come closer to looking like a tooth which i would call esthetic.
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Dr. Steven Alperanswered
Dentistry 23 years experience
Cosmetic / Esthetic: Esthetic and cosmetic dentistry are exactly the same thing.
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Dr. Scott Greenhalghanswered
Dentistry 35 years experience
Cosmetic Dentistry: Yes- these are essentially the same terms.
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Dr. Gabriel Maloufanswered
Specializes in Dentistry
Synonymous.: You can use either term to refer to the same treatment.
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Dr. Neil McLeodanswered
Prosthodontics 51 years experience
Well they should be!: Dentistry at its best is a medical service provided by artisans who attempt to replace and repair to natural beauty and function the damaged or defective structures of the mouth. Everything should be esthetic even if it only for cosmetic reasons.
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Dr. John Thaleranswered
Prosthodontics 43 years experience
Yes: Two words for the same thing. Neither denotes a specialty in dentistry. However many dentists devote their careers to this with advanced training.
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Dr. Gabriel Maloufanswered
Specializes in Dentistry
Apples & Oranges : Cosmetic dentistry & orthodontics (braces, invisalign, etc) are different solutions for different problems; though sometimes ortho is cosmetic dentistry. Typically ortho takes longer, but preserves your natural teeth, moving them to a position where they will last longer. Consider cosmetic dentistry if your teeth have an undesirable shape/color. Talk further with your dds about options & timing.
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Dr. Mark Venincasaanswered
Dentistry - Cosmetic 37 years experience
Yes: Yes they are. They are terms to describe certain types of dental procedures, they are not terms to describe recognized specialties of dentistry at this time.
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Dr. April Ziegeleanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
Yes: They are both dedicated to providing beautiful, natural looking dentistry.
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Dr. Ronald Achonganswered
Oral &Maxillofacial Surgery 20 years experience
Yes: They are the same type of dentist.
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Dr. April Ziegeleanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
Pretty much: Both are focused on providing natural looking dentistry.
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Dr. Dennis Cufoneanswered
Dentistry 34 years experience
Yes: Many dentists claim to be cosmetic but there is no real specialty in dentistry for this. Do your homework, ask your friends, and consult an organization such as the american academy of cosmetic dentistry (aacd). Members are generally more experienced.
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Dr. Glenn MacFarlaneanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 38 years experience
YES THEY ARE: Cosmetic, esthetic and aesthetic are all the same. Just allows us dentists to have many academies using the different names focused on the same outcome....A pleasing natural looking smile!
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
They are not : Cosmetic and esthetic dentistry are different in definition, concept, and execution. Cosmetic dentistry is generally used to refer to any dental work that improves the appearance but not always the function. There are only 2 dental specialties that mainly focus on dental esthetic dentistry and cosmetics, Prosthodontists and Orthodontists.
Hope it helps.
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Dr. Michael Greenanswered
Dentistry 11 years experience
Cosmetic=Esthetic: Cosmetic and Esthetic Dentistry are general considered the same thing among dentists! They both include the same kinds of procedures!
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Dr. Stephen Gordonanswered
45 years experience
Yes: Cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry refer to the same thing, which is the most life-like dental procedure/restoration as possible.
When the dentist performs Any dental procedure (including extractions), they should have an aesthetic "eye" to what they are trying to accomplish and how the final outcome will appear.
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Dr. Daniel Wolteranswered
Dentistry 32 years experience
Yes: They're the same. Just different names. Regardless of what you call it, a dazzling smile will make you look younger, more attractive, and healthier. It will also give you great confidence and self esteem. Best of all, there's a solution for everyone, and it's often easier and less costly than you might think. If you are interested, get a consultation and see what's available for you.
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Are cosmetic and esthetic dentistry the same? Or are there any other factors to consider before going under.
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Dr. Gregory Sysynanswered
Pediatrics 29 years experience
Are differences: Esthetic in dentistry circles tends to focus on appearance and restoring function as well.
Cosmetic tends to just focus on appearance improvement, which may be important to the individual, but the procedure is not designed to improve function.
If function improvement is a goal, then its benefits need to be weighed with the risks of going under.
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