Smile Design

Smile design is the most important application area of ​​aesthetic dentistry. All of the processes of making the teeth and gums look aesthetically undesirable as a result of environmental and hereditary factors, the most beautiful and natural appearance possible, taking into account the patient's wishes, face and jaw shape, are within the "smile design". Each stage of this process, which is based on the principle of applying more than one process together, is determined individually.

What Processes Does Aesthetic Smile Design Consist Of? 

The steps to be taken in aesthetic smile design are determined depending on many factors such as the patient's gender, expectations, health status, age and facial features. The priority here is always the patient's dental health. If there are decayed teeth or gum diseases in the mouth, these are removed first. After the dental cleaning routines are applied, the aesthetic stages are passed according to the expectations of the patient. Generally, teeth whitening includes orthodontic treatments such as completing missing teeth with implants and prostheses, repairing broken or cracked teeth with porcelain, laminate or zirconium, gingival treatments, closing the gaps between the teeth, eliminating the disproportionate appearance of the gums with botox, and eliminating the distortions. 

How to Smile Design? 

The most important point here is the aesthetic expectations of the individual.  For this reason, it is important to communicate between dentist and patient and to determine the needs correctly. Priority is always dental health, so it is not recommended to engage in aesthetic treatment without eliminating dental problems. After the teeth and gum problems in the mouth are eliminated, the face and intraoral photographs of the person to be aesthetic smile design are measured in digital environment and calculations are made in accordance with the face shape. The closest images that will reflect the result of the treatment are presented to the patient in the digital environment and after the consensus is reached, the treatment is started.

If there is no need for orthodontic treatment after the planning, eliminating the deficiencies in the gums is among the priorities. Orthodontic treatment is preferred in order to bring crooked, overlapping, crooked and oblique teeth into a regular shape. If there is a missing tooth, implant treatment and other necessary surgical applications are performed. 

In some cases, depending on the patient's expectations, support can be obtained from methods such as lip filling, bichectomy, lip contour and jawline, as well as dental and gingival aesthetic designs.