Smile Design

What is Aesthetic Smile Design?

It is the process of restoring the aesthetically damaged teeth and gums to a natural and beautiful appearance as much as possible, taking into account the facial shapes and needs of the patients.

What procedures does aesthetic smile design include?

Since each patient’s aesthetic needs will be different, the procedures to be performed are determined individually. While determining these procedures, the patient; Factors such as facial features, gender, age and expectations are taken into account.

First of all, existing decayed teeth and gum diseases are treated and tooth cleaning procedures are performed. Afterwards, the procedures are determined according to the needs of the patients. These processes are generally; Gum aesthetic interventions called gingivectomy, teeth whitening (bleaching) methods, compensation of tooth deficiencies with implant and prosthesis applications, porcelain laminates and veneers, zirconium coatings and orthodontic treatments (braces treatment).

How is Smile Design done?

In smile design, it is very important to first understand the aesthetic expectations of the patient and determine the needs correctly. Problems are identified and plans are made on models prepared using measurements taken from the patient’s mouth. Then, measurements are made using special programs on the computer with the patients’ oral and facial photographs, and the adaptation to the face shape is calculated. The most approximate images that will occur after the treatment are presented to the patient with programs and temporary restorations prepared in accordance with the patient’s mouth, and their opinions are taken.

After the planning is completed, if orthodontic treatment is not required, first the level disorders in the gums are corrected. In cases where there are missing teeth, planned implant procedures and other surgical procedures deemed necessary are performed. After the healing periods of surgical procedures are completed, teeth whitening procedures are applied if necessary. After this stage, visual and formal defects in the teeth are sometimes corrected through aesthetic composite fillings. In cases where this method is not sufficient, porcelain laminates and veneers and zirconium veneers come into play. For porcelain laminate applications, generally either no or minimal abrasion is performed on the teeth. If porcelain or zirconium applications are deemed appropriate, some changes can be made by taking the patient’s opinions during the rehearsals during the stages. During all these gum and dental applications and rehearsals, the lip shape and contour are taken into consideration and the targeted design is finalized.

Sometimes, medical aesthetic applications are also used during smile design. Dermal fillers etc. applied to the lips and face areas. Smile can be brought to the fore with applications.