PMID- 33969976 OWN - Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH CI - Copyright Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH OCI - Copyright Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH TA - Int J Esthet Dent JT - International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry IS - 2198-591X (Print) IP - 2 VI - 16 PST - ppublish DP - 2021 PG - 216-230 LA - en TI - The golden proportion concept: smile makeover with an 18-month follow-up FAU - Pontons-Melo, Juan Carlos AU - Pontons-Melo J FAU - Garcia, Isadora Martini AU - Garcia I FAU - Leitune, Vicente Castelo Branco AU - Leitune V FAU - Collares, Fabrício Mezzomo AU - Collares F CN - AB - Aim: The altered size, shape or position of the teeth affect their proper alignment, the harmony of the smile, and the dentofacial composition. The aim of this article is to describe a minimally invasive approach to improve the esthetics of a patient through the golden proportion (GP) concept with the use of direct composite resin stratification. Materials and methods: A 26-year-old female complained about the appearance of her smile due to the existing spaces between her anterior teeth; her small, peg-shaped lateral incisors; the wear of her canines; and the color of her teeth. The clinical examination confirmed diastemas in the anterior teeth, peg-shaped maxillary lateral incisors, and incisal wear of the canines. Treatment with dental whitening followed by composite restorations was performed in line with the current conservative approach in dentistry. The patient was followed up for 18 months. Conclusion: The use of the additive technique with composite for the closure of diastemas under the GP concept illustrates an example of viable management to restore esthetic harmony through a minimally invasive approach, with reliability over time and the advantages of being less laborious, less time consuming, and less expensive than other approaches. The treatment plan was acceptable to the patient. AID - 1337781