Designing for Beauty AND Bite: A Cosmetic Workflow That Actually Holds Up

Cosmetic success isn't just about shade, contour, or smile lines—it’s about stability. This course addresses the critical but often overlooked relationship between aesthetic design and occlusal function. Participants will learn how to assess occlusal risk before treatment, identify signs of instability, and integrate joint and bite considerations into every cosmetic case.

Through detailed workflows, clinical case reviews, and treatment planning protocols, dentists will gain a clear, functional approach to veneers, anterior composites, full-face reconstructions, and smile makeovers that look great and last.

Whether you’re placing two veneers or restoring an entire arch, this course shows you how to design with both beauty and bite in mind.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this webinar, the participant will be able to:

• Identify key signs of occlusal instability and TMJ dysfunction before initiating cosmetic treatment.

• Evaluate the role of anterior guidance, posterior support, and vertical dimension in aesthetic outcomes.

• Implement a functional diagnostic protocol to assess joint health, parafunction, and occlusal force distribution.

• Design cosmetic restorations—veneers, crowns, and composites—with occlusal harmony to reduce risk of chipping, failure, or post-treatment symptoms.

• Develop a cosmetic treatment workflow that integrates functional testing, splint therapy when needed, and stepwise adjustments to ensure long-term aesthetic and functional success.