What Is Smile Design, Why And How Is It Done?

01What Is Smile Design, Why And How Is It Done?

Smiling is one of the most powerful ways to make a positive first impression in social relationships. Smile design is a multidisciplinary dentistry practice that aims to create an ideal smile according to the person's aesthetic expectations and facial structure. This article explains what smile design is, why it is done and how it is applied based on scientific sources. In addition, this comprehensive aesthetic practice can be performed in well equipped clinics in Antalya, with a quality service approach and at affordable prices.

What is Smile Design?

Smile design (aesthetic dentistry) is a process that aims to achieve a personalized smile by taking into account the individual's teeth, gums, lips and facial features.

How is Smile Design Done?

Smile design is a personalized aesthetic practice that is usually planned in two sessions.

In the first session; intraoral and extraoral photographs are taken from the patient and a short video recording is taken during the conversation. The upper lower jaw measurements and the closing relationship of the jaws are recorded with a digital intraoral scanner. The most appropriate smile is planned in digital design programs by taking into account many individual factors such as the patient's facial proportions, tooth dimensions, gum levels, age and profession. This digital model is made physical with 3D printers.

In the second session, the planned smile is applied to the patient's teeth with a temporary material called "mock up". Thus, the patient can see their final smile in advance without any work on their teeth and can submit their requests for changes if necessary. In this session, speech, tooth contacts and the harmony of the smile with the face are also evaluated by the dentist. In addition, additional procedures that may be required before moving on to aesthetic treatment (gum arrangements, orthodontics, implants, etc.) are planned.

Frequently Asked Questions About Smile Design
 

Why is a Rehearsal Session Conducted in Smile Design?

In fact, there is no separate rehearsal session in smile design. The design process is carried out directly in two stages: digital planning and mock up application.

What to Consider When Designing a Smile?

In addition to anatomical elements such as facial proportions, tooth dimensions, gum level, eye and lip position, the patient's age, profession and social status are also included in the design.

What are the Advantages of Smile Design?

Without intervening in the teeth, the patient's specially prepared smile can be seen in advance. The extent to which aesthetic expectations match reality and its functional effects are evaluated.

What to Consider After Smile Design?

No permanent application is made after the mock up; therefore, no special care is required. The teeth are cleaned of temporary material and returned to their natural state.

How Long Does Smile Design Take?

The process is usually completed in two sessions and the average time between these sessions is 4 5 days.

Is Smile Design Permanent?

Smile design is planned and recorded digitally. Permanent aesthetic applications are made according to this design.

As a result, smile design is a modern dentistry approach that brings together aesthetics, function and personalized planning. Thanks to digital technologies, the patient has the chance to see the final result before any procedure is performed on their teeth. Expertise and technological equipment are of great importance for this entire process to proceed reliably, accurately and effectively. Nanodent Center Turkey makes this process both comfortable and safe with its digital infrastructure, experienced physician staff and patient focused approach. Nanodent is your ideal companion for professional solutions that combine aesthetics and function in your search for a personalized smile design.