Smile design resolves aesthetic problems caused by issues with the teeth and gums. Smile aesthetics can be done for gum problems as well as decay, abnormal discolouration, missing teeth and crowded teeth.
What Is Smile Design?
Smile design is the restructuring of teeth and gums that look aesthetically poor so that they match the patient's face shape. Applied with a multidisciplinary approach, smile design is not a single procedure. On the contrary, it involves several procedures carried out together.
Which Procedures Does Aesthetic Smile Design Include?
Some of them can be listed as follows:
- Treating decayed teeth,
- Teeth cleaning,
- Procedures for gum aesthetics (gingivectomy),
- Orthodontic treatment (braces),
- Porcelain laminates and crowns,
- Replacing missing teeth with prostheses and implants,
- Teeth whitening (bleaching) methods,
- Zirconia crowns.
How Is Smile Design Done?
First, a detailed examination is carried out to understand the patient's aesthetic expectations correctly, and the patient's wishes are heard. An impression is taken from the mouth and various models are prepared from it.
Problems are identified on these models and treatment is planned accordingly.
Face and intra-oral photographs are then measured with special computer programs and the match with the face shape is calculated to guide the treatment. An estimate of the patient's final appearance after the operations is produced. The patient can see the likely result through the temporary restorations and the images obtained with special programs.
Once planning is complete, orthodontic treatment is carried out first if needed. Then gum level irregularities are corrected and, if teeth are missing, the necessary surgical procedures are performed.
After these procedures the healing periods are allowed to finish and, if needed, whitening is carried out. If there are shape or visual defects in the teeth, they are corrected with aesthetic composite fillings.
If this is not enough, zirconia and porcelain crowns come into play. Throughout all of this, the lip shape and contour must also be taken into account.
Smile design prices
Smile design prices vary depending on the treatment methods to be used and the materials and devices required to apply them. You can get the most reliable information on this from the Dentaloji dentists and reach a healthy, perfect smile with effective treatment.