Also known as “Hollywood smile design,” smile design is a treatment method that corrects differences in teeth and gums that impair aesthetics for various reasons, giving them a natural and aesthetic appearance according to the patient’s needs and facial shape.

How is aesthetic smile design performed?

Smile design treatment involves many stages. In the first stage, the dentist must determine the patient’s treatment expectations and aesthetic needs. Many applications, such as aesthetic veneers, aesthetic fillings, teeth whitening, gum treatments, and tooth lengthening, can be combined in this treatment process.

The question “What is digital smile design?” is among the most frequently asked. This treatment primarily requires digital smile design. The first step in planning for digital smile design is taking photographs and videos. Measurements of the upper and lower jaw are also taken in the same session to allow for design purposes. During this process, the data recorded in the first appointment is evaluated digitally by the dentist, and the envisioned smile design is created. Afterwards, the digital design created based on the measurements is converted into a model, and a second appointment is given to the patient for testing. A silicone mold (mock-up) is created from the prepared digital design model and placed over the patient’s teeth. Under the dentist’s guidance, this design can be examined in front of a mirror or via camera recording. The process of creating and demonstrating the design to the patient in their mouth takes approximately two sessions. The goal of this process is to achieve the best possible smile design.

The dentist explains to the patient what procedures are necessary for the existing teeth to achieve the ideal smile design, along with any alternatives. Based on the treatment procedure agreed upon after these studies, the dentist begins treatment. All treatments and the current situation are documented, and everything is planned according to the digital design.

Treatments begin according to the methods determined as a result of the design. While subsequent sessions may vary depending on the condition of the teeth and the procedure to be performed, results are usually achieved in 3 sessions.

Who is Smile Design Suitable For?

Smile design is suitable for many people experiencing aesthetic or functional problems. The most common reasons for seeking this treatment are:

Those dissatisfied with their tooth color
Those with diastema (gaps between teeth)
Those with broken, worn, or short teeth
Those with irregular gum levels
Individuals with asymmetrical smiles
Those who feel the need to conceal their smile in photographs

Suitability for each patient is determined after a detailed clinical examination.