What is Smile Design?

Smile design is a preliminary work aimed at achieving the ideal aesthetic appearance that is compatible with the characteristic features of the facial region before starting any coating procedure on the patient’s teeth. This procedure aims to determine the most suitable smile aesthetics and appearance for the patient’s mouth and facial region. It is one of the popular applications of aesthetic dentistry and is carried out taking into account factors such as the patient’s teeth, facial features, mouth, and lip structures. It is a customized application for each patient.

Applications and Stages of Aesthetic Smile Design

Various applications may be included in smile design, such as implant-supported prostheses, laminates, full porcelain, and zirconium coating treatments. In the first stage, the patient’s treatment expectations and aesthetic needs are determined, and necessary dental and gum treatments are performed. Then, the patient’s measurements are taken, and models are prepared, and digital smile design can be applied. Finally, after obtaining the patient’s approval, restorations are applied. Additionally, gum reshaping may be performed if excessive gum display is observed during smiling.

Smile Design Sessions

Trial sessions are conducted in smile design applications. The main purpose of these sessions is for the patient to approve the smile design and collaborate with the dentist to correct any unwanted changes. Minor adjustments can be made during the trial session, but a new appointment may be required for significant changes.

Points to Consider

Factors such as the individual’s facial features, eyes, nose, lip shape, and fullness should be considered when performing smile design. It is important for tooth forms to be in harmony with the individual’s facial features. In some cases, aesthetic success can be enhanced by applying botox or fillers to the lip and jaw area.

Advantages

With smile design application, patients have an idea about the outcome of coatings or other types of prostheses before starting treatment. This allows them to start treatment more confidently and consciously.