Insights From Dr. Shay
A prosthodontist’s perspective on smiles, function, and facial harmony.
Thoughtful guidance for patients considering veneers, dental implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, restorative dentistry, jaw function, and facial-aesthetic care.
Areas of Perspective
Questions worth considering before treatment.
Dr. Shay’s insights focus on the relationships between appearance, comfort, function, facial form, and long-term predictability.
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Smile Design & Veneers
How tooth shape, facial form, lip movement, tooth display, speech, and bite influence a natural result.
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Implants & Reconstruction
Why complex treatment should be planned from the final restoration backward, with careful attention to tissue support, function, and long-term stability.
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Bite, Wear & Facial Relationships
Understanding how tooth wear, jaw function, speech, lip support, and facial proportions influence treatment planning.
Upcoming Insights
New perspectives are being prepared.
Dr. Shay is developing a focused series addressing the questions patients most often ask before cosmetic, implant, restorative, and facial-aesthetic treatment.
Planned topics · Not yet published
- 01Why veneers should not look like veneers
- 02Why implant planning begins with the final tooth
- 03What full-mouth rehabilitation actually involves
- 04How lip support influences smile design
- 05Why worn teeth are not only a cosmetic concern
- 06See the design before the porcelain
The Author
Clinical perspective matters.
Dr. Mojdeh “Shay” Shayestehfar writes from more than 25 years of experience in prosthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, implant restoration, and complex treatment planning. Her insights address the questions patients regularly ask when considering significant dental and facial-aesthetic treatment.
UCLA-trained prosthodontist · Former Adjunct Clinical Professor, UCLA School of Dentistry