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BRUNO PEREIRA DA SILVA
Dr. Pereira da Silva got is DMD degree at Universidade de Coimbra,Portugal. He is a clinical associate professor in the department of Periodontology and Prosthodontics at the University of Seville School of Dentistry, where he also completed his PhD degree. Additionally, he is a visiting professor at several Spanish Universities (Universidad Europea de Madrid, Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Universidad Internacional de Andalucia) and at New York University College of Dentistry.
He is currently an associate fellow of the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics. Dr. Pereira da Silva was key opinion leader for Digital Smile Design®, Nemotec® ,worked as scientific consultant for Vaix technologies®. He is coautor of a chapter on facial aesthetics with the prestigious Dr. Goldstein and main autor on several articles in peer reviwed journals. He maintains a private practice in fixed prosthodontics, aesthetics and restorative dentistry, in Marbella, Spain.
N E X T
FACIAL FLOW THE ORGANIC OROFACIAL ANALYSIS
LECTURE
Symmetry has been used in dentistry as a recipe because it is mathematical, predictable, objective and reproducible. Though faces are not symmetric and if for an instance we could make them symmetric, it wouldn’t look attractive because it’s totally unnatural.
Often, the face can present asymmetries or imbalances that can affect our restorative treatment outcome. Symmetry used to be our ultimate goal regarding smile design, although a completely symmetrical smile can look artificial in a moderately asymmetrical face.
The lecture will introduce a simple but comprehensive method of facial analysis that will help identify those facial imbalances that can either jeopardize or complement our aesthetic designs. By diagnosing and working with these facial asymmetries, our smile designs can get even closer to a truly seamless integration with each patient's face
In order to have predictable results in our aesthetic treatments, it is important to take a step back from just the lips-frame perspective (dental-facial view) and instead consider the entire facial composition in our treatment planning
OBJECTIVES: At the completion of the course, participants will learn:
1. “Asymmetry is the rule, not the exception”: Natural Faces Are Asymmetric, and That’s Beautiful
Traditional dental aesthetics rely on symmetry for predictability and reproducibility. However, absolute symmetry often clashes with the organic nature of real human faces, leading to artificial outcomes. Facial Flow embraces asymmetry as a crucial aesthetic asset.
2. From Smile-Frame to Face-Frame Design: Expanding the Frame of Analysis
Aesthetic planning must evolve from focusing only on the lips and smile to incorporating the entire facial composition. Facial Flow shifts the clinician’s eye beyond the perioral area, creating restorations that integrate holistically with facial features.
3. Diagnosing Facial Asymmetries to Enhance Predictability and Personalization
The lecture presents a simple yet structured protocol to detect facial imbalances that can either challenge or enhance a smile design. By identifying and working with these asymmetries, clinicians can achieve more natural, integrated, and emotionally resonant results.
