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The crafting of ideal smile requires analyses and evaluations of the face, lips, gingival tissues and teeth and an appreciation of how they appear collectively. Such an ideal smile depends on the symmetry and balance of the facial and dental features. The color, shape and position of the teeth are all part of the equation. Recognizing that form follows function and that the anterior teeth serve a vital role in the oral health of the patient is paramount. Using a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treatment planning of the esthetic cases can help achieve the smile that best enhances the overall facial appearance of the patient and provides the additional benefit of enhanced oral health.

There is so much improvement and further development of materials used in dentistry. The most sophisticated class of smart materials in the foreseeable future will be that which emulate biological systems. This class of multifunctional materials will possess the capability to select and execute specific functions intelligently in order to respond to changes in the local environment. The benefit for the patient and the quality of dental therapy will undergo a significant improvement if such materials are developed and introduced. The numerous applications of smart materials have revolutionized many areas of dentistry and there is no doubt that "smart materials" hold a real good promise for the future. These innovations in the material science have marked the beginning of an era of bio-smart dentistry, a step into the future So it's time to think "smart" and apply bio-smart dentistry in our day-to-day clinical practice.