Oftentimes to appreciate where we are, we must know where we have been. Dr. Jonathan Golab, of Flower Mound, TX was gracious in sharing a few cases which highlight the principles of smile design. Dr. Golab is a progressive clinician with an impeccable eye for design, which ensures such predictable and beautiful results.

As you will see with these case studies, the principles of symmetry and design with the end result in mind, makes Dr. Golab a world class smile designer. The following checklist is one that is creates predictable and beautiful results:

1. Width to height ratios - ideal .75:1
2. Gingival architecture - tissue symmetry, ideal zeniths and shapes where possible.
3. Position - attention reflective and deflective zones
4. Prep design - towards belly button, adequate but conservative reduction with end result in mind.
5. Temporizing utilizing a wax up allowing patient to approve shape, length, phonetics, and overall look of provisionals as a close prototype to ceramic restorations.
6. Outstanding photography including accurate prep shades and detailed information for case completion.

All cases were fabricated using IPS Empress ceramic by the Gold Dust Aesthetic Team.