This book guides experienced dentists through the art and science of smile design using porcelain laminate veneers, with a strong emphasis on clinical decision-making and minimally invasive techniques. As patients’ expectations for natural, harmonious smiles continue to rise, aesthetic dentistry has become a cornerstone of modern clinical practice. Balancing aesthetic ambition with biological responsibility, the book explores how treatment choices—especially in veneer preparation—can impact long-term oral health. It introduces a thoughtful framework for evaluating smile defects and tailoring interventions to both subjective desires and objective needs, always with the goal of preserving tissue integrity. With insights into the latest technological advances and practical strategies for conservative treatment planning, this book empowers clinicians to deliver exceptional results while minimizing invasiveness. A must-have reference for those committed to elevating their esthetic dentistry practice with precision, ethics, and artistry.

Dr. Yasemin Kulak Özkan graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry in 1987. She then went on to become a research assistant at the Prosthodontics Department of the Faculty of Dentistry in the same year. She was promoted to associate professor in 1996 and professor in 2001. From 2004 to 2007, she had the privilege of serving as Vice-Dean. She was Head of the Prosthodontics Department from 2002 to 2016 and Dean of Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry from 2014 to 2024. She was honoured to be elected President of the Turkish Prosthodontics and Implantology Association in 2015. She is currently employed as a Professor of Prosthodontics at Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics. She has published and delivered lectures on a range of topics.