Smile Design
Smile design is the planning of personalised smile aesthetics by combining optimum gingival health, naturalness and ideal chewing function, taking into account the aesthetic expectations of patients. With this method, it is aimed to improve the functional as well as the aesthetic appearance of the teeth. Studies have shown that your smile is usually the first thing that attracts people’s attention at the first meeting.
In smile design, the shape, size and colour of the teeth can be changed to improve the appearance of the teeth and smile aesthetically. In improving smile aesthetics, different treatment methods such as teeth whitening, prosthesis and implant applications to eliminate tooth deficiencies, composite or porcelain laminate, zirconium coating, gingival surgery and orthodontic treatment can be included according to the needs of the patients. The smile design process is carried out in co-operation with the dentist and dental technician.
For the ideal smile design, it is important to position the teeth in sizes and features suitable for the person’s own maxillofacial anatomy.
Smile Design Steps
Consultation with the patient: Considering the needs and expectations of the patient, the dentist should shape the personalised treatment planning by discussing the smile they dream of with examples.
Dental examination: The dentist assesses the health status of the teeth, tooth structure and other aesthetic problems in the mouth. In addition to visual improvement in dental aesthetics, it is also necessary to treat unhealthy teeth.
Creating models or photos: In order to record the current appearance of the teeth, intraoral measurements are taken with the help of 3D scanners or photographs are taken. You can see your change thanks to before/after dental treatment photos.
Smile Design: The dentist and dental technician design according to the patient’s needs and expectations. The perfect smile is created at the end of procedures such as the completion of missing teeth and whitening of yellowing teeth.
Application: The dentist starts to apply the treatment methods required for the smile design process. The necessary treatment stages such as teeth whitening, necessary prosthetic restorations (composite or porcelain laminates, EMAX, zirconium veneers), gingival aesthetics, completion of missing teeth are applied respectively.
Aftercare: The dentist provides patients with the necessary oral hygiene instruction to ensure adequate oral care after treatment. These instructions may include topics such as brushing, flossing and regular check-ups with the dentist.