Smile design is one of the most special areas of aesthetic dentistry; it is the process of reconstructing the ideal smile in accordance with the person’s facial structure, lip line, gum form and individual expectations. It not only corrects the appearance of the teeth; it also adds liveliness to the person’s facial expression and offers a young and dynamic appearance. Smile design is a personalized art; because every face is different and the ideal smile only gains a natural appearance when it is planned specifically for the person.
At İşman Dental, smile design is done with a scientific approach supported by digital planning, where oral health is taken into consideration along with aesthetic expectations.
Who is Smile Design Suitable For?
Smile design can be applied to anyone who is not satisfied with their smile or has aesthetic concerns about the structure, alignment or color of their teeth. Individuals who have problems with discoloration, wear, crookedness, fractures, spacing or symmetry in their teeth are especially candidates for this treatment.
It also offers effective solutions for patients who have irregular gum levels, excessive gum visibility when smiling, or incompatibility between their lip line and their teeth.
Smile design is a treatment approach that cares not only about visuality but also about functional health. Therefore, it can be applied for both aesthetic and therapeutic purposes in patients with gum disease, caries or chewing disorders.
How is Smile Design Done?
Initial Examination and Aesthetic Analysis
Before starting the smile design, a detailed examination is performed. The position, color, size of the teeth, visibility of the gums, lip structure and jaw closure are evaluated. Digital photographs and intraoral images are taken to analyze the harmony of the smile with the face. At this stage, the patient’s expectations are also listened to in detail.
Digital Smile Simulation
At İşman Dental, the smile design process is planned digitally. The ideal smile design that suits the patient’s facial and dental structure is created in a computer environment. In this way, the results of the procedures to be applied to the patient can be presented visually before starting the treatment.
Treatment Planning
More than one treatment is combined according to the patient’s needs in line with the data obtained. Smile design does not consist of a single procedure. Generally, aesthetic and functional treatments such as whitening, zirconium coating, laminate veneer (leaf porcelain), orthodontics, gum adjustment, bonding and composite filling are planned together.
Application Process
According to the treatment plan, any oral health problems are resolved first, and then the aesthetic procedures are performed. The procedures are usually painless and performed under local anesthesia. Each step proceeds in a planned manner, prioritizing patient comfort. The duration of treatment may vary from a few sessions to a few weeks, depending on the number of procedures the patient requires.
What are the advantages of smile design?
Smile design provides not only aesthetic gains but also psychological and social benefits. It increases the person’s self-confidence, allows them to smile more comfortably and express themselves better in social environments. A smile that is compatible with the face helps the person look younger, healthier and more dynamic than they actually are.
In addition, since this design process includes the solution of structural and functional problems in the teeth, chewing and speech functions are also improved. When gum harmony is achieved, oral health is preserved for a longer period.
How Long Does Smile Design Take?
The duration of smile design varies depending on the procedures to be applied. If it consists of simple applications such as whitening and bonding, 1-2 sessions may be sufficient. However, if procedures such as veneers, implants, orthodontics or gum treatment are required, the process may extend over several weeks. In some cases, smile design combined with orthodontic treatment may take several months.
At İşman Dental, a special timetable is prepared for each patient and the process is planned transparently and shared with the patient.
What Should Be Considered After Smile Design?
There may be some special care recommendations depending on the areas treated after smile design. Patients who have veneers or porcelain leaf applied should avoid hard foods and be especially sensitive to oral hygiene. Colorful foods should be avoided for a while after the whitening process.
Regularizing oral care habits, regular brushing, flossing and regular check-ups will increase the permanence of your smile design. Also, if you have habits such as grinding your teeth, a night plate may be recommended.
Are There Any Risks or Disadvantages of Smile Design?
When applied by an expert team, smile design provides extremely safe and long-lasting results. However, in case of faulty planning, excessive tooth cutting or exceeding aesthetic limits, the natural appearance may be lost.
In addition, the use of inappropriate materials may lead to gum problems or color changes in the long term.
In order to prevent such risks at İşman Dental, the entire treatment process is planned digitally, materials are carefully selected and procedures are applied with expertise.
Smile Design Prices
Smile design prices vary depending on the type and number of procedures to be performed. For example, if only whitening and bonding procedures are to be applied, the price may be more economical; however, when treatments such as zirconium coating, leaf porcelain, implants or orthodontics are added, the cost may increase. In addition, the quality of the material used, the length of the treatment period and the technological infrastructure of the clinic are among the factors that affect the price.
At İşman Dental, a treatment plan specific to each patient is prepared and pricing is shared transparently. The most accurate pricing information can only be given after a detailed examination and planning.