[Computerized image processing in esthetic rehabilitation of anterior teeth].

Objective: To investigate the application of computerized image processing in esthetic rehabilitation of anterior teeth.

Methods: Thirteen patients with esthetic problems in anterior teeth were included in this study. Oral digital images were obtained before and during treatment with a digital camera. All the oral esthetic data of the patients, including tooth shape, tooth shade, tooth characteristic color, incisal transparency, incisal curve, smile line, and gingival curve et al, were collected and analyzed. Diagnostic images of the anticipated esthetic outcome were created by computerized image processing software and transferred to the technician. Restorations were made according to the images by the technician.

Results: All anterior teeth of 13 patients were restored with this method and good esthetic results were achieved.

Conclusions: Computerized image processing is a useful method in the esthetic rehabilitation of anterior teeth.