What is a digital smile design ?
Digital Smile Design is an approach that is revolutionizing modern dentistry, allowing patients to pre-visualize their smile through digital technologies. This method makes it possible to examine the patient’s mouth structure in detail in a digital environment, and then use this data to design an ideal smile in accordance with the patient’s facial structure and aesthetic expectations. Using digital simulation techniques, expected results before and after treatment are presented visually, which increases patients’ confidence and satisfaction with the treatment process.
Using the most advanced digital smile design technologies, Galatadent offers customized aesthetic solutions to its patients and enables them to achieve the smile of their dreams.
How Long Does Digital Smile Design Take?
The duration of the Digital Smile Design process may vary depending on the patient’s needs and the complexity of the treatment plan to be applied. Generally, this process includes stages from initial consultation to completion of design and implementation. Initial examination and digital scanning can usually be completed within a few hours. However, analysis of the data obtained, creation of the design, and discussions with the patient on the design may require additional time.
The total duration of the Digital Smile Design process can vary from a few weeks for simple aesthetic improvements to several months for cases requiring more extensive restoration. It is important for patients to contact the dentist directly so they can receive a clearer timeline based on their individual treatment plan.
How Does the Digital Smile Design Process Work?
The Digital Smile Design process is a comprehensive approach that uses modern digital technologies to meet the patient’s aesthetic expectations and achieve an optimal smile. This process is carried out as follows:
Consulting and Evaluation
- The patient’s current dental condition, aesthetic goals and general health information are evaluated.
- A detailed discussion is held about expectations and possible treatment options.
Digital Scanning of Teeth and Facial Structure
- Using advanced digital scanning technologies, high-resolution 3D images of the patient’s mouth and teeth are obtained.
- Photographs are taken to analyze the facial structure.
Digital smile design
- By working on the digital images obtained, the ideal smile design is created in accordance with the patient’s facial structure and wishes.
- This design takes into account factors such as the shape, size, color and position of the teeth.
Simulation and interview
- The prepared digital design is presented to the patient and the expected results are shown through the simulation.
- The patient’s feedback is taken and adjustments are made to the design if necessary.
Treatment planning
- According to the approved smile design, the necessary treatment steps are planned. This may include teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, orthodontic adjustments or other restorative procedures.
Mock up application
- A temporary preview of the designed new smile is made in the patient’s mouth. This allows the patient to see and feel their new smile inside the mouth.
Ultimate application
- With the patient’s feedback and approval, final restorative treatment procedures are initiated.
- All necessary aesthetic and functional improvements are made.
Final check ups and adjustments
- After completion of the treatment, final checks are carried out and minor adjustments are made if necessary.
- The patient is given care and cleaning recommendations to protect his new smile.
The Digital Smile Design process offers a personalized approach that fully meets the aesthetic expectations of patients. This process uses the most advanced technologies in modern dentistry, allowing patients to achieve the smile of their dreams.
Choose galatadent for smile design!
Galatadent is committed to providing digital smile design services to its patients with a transparent and fair pricing policy suitable for every budget, so that everyone can have the chance to have the smile of their dreams.