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Digital Smile Design is a process that allows patients to see what their end result of a treatment could look like before any changes have been made to the teeth. In other words, it is the pre–treatment visualization of a desirable and healthy smile that merges natural aesthetics with the patient’s preferences.
The smile design process begins with taking photos and videos of the person’s face from multiple angles. Measurements of the upper and lower jaws are taken and 3D models are generated. A virtual simulation is then created using these images and models, and the best possible smile is tailored to fit the patient’s facial structure. The resulting design is then sent to the laboratory technician to create a Mock Up of the intended smile outcome, allowing the patient to preview the final results before their teeth are altered.
When it comes to designing a smile, the first step is to assess which geometric shape best fits the patient’s face. For men, the features are more defined, featuring sharper edges, a more prominent forehead, nose, and chin tip. Women, on the other hand, have softer transitions and subtler nose and eyebrow arches. As a result, their tooth corners are usually parallel due to the gentler angles.
Your gender, skin tone, eye structure and color, age, and the order and shades of your teeth all come together to create a unique expression of your face. Add to that a symmetrical smile, and the perfect proportions of your lips and gums, and your visage is a remarkable masterpiece of beauty.
FAQ
Those who desire an aesthetically pleasing result for their teeth can have a Digital Smile Design, no matter what the reason for their dissatisfaction.
Typically, two appointments are necessary to finish the design and demonstrate it in your mouth. In the first meeting, imprints of your mouth are made, and during the second session, the “Mock Up” application is utilized to reveal the design to you within your mouth.
During the initial appointment, studio equipment is utilized to capture photos and videos of the patient. Additionally, imprints of the upper and lower jaws are made in order to begin the design process.
At the try-in session, patients give their consent, express areas they don’t agree with, and ask for alterations. Minor tweaks can be made in the same appointment (like altering a single tooth’s length), while more extensive alterations might necessitate a follow–up appointment.
In order to obtain the desired smile, the dentist carefully explains what combination of orthodontic treatments, dental implants, and gingiva applications can be utilized. After deciding on the appropriate course of action, the dentist arranges a new appointment, which is then followed by the systematic execution of the pre–planned treatment. Throughout this process, every step and the overall progress is accurately documented and aligned with the initial digital design.
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