What Is Smile Design?

Smile design is a dental service planned according to the patient's gender, facial features, lip shape and, above all, the patient's aesthetic expectations. Smile design, which has been in greater demand in recent years because of patients' aesthetic concerns, is among the most frequently performed dental services. As well as achieving the aesthetics the patient wants, smile design also aims to improve the tooth structure and dental health. Gum treatments, teeth whitening, aesthetic crowns, setting a tooth length that suits the face and shaping the lips as desired are procedures carried out as part of smile design. One benefit of smile design is that patients often feel more confident when they achieve the smile they want.

Which procedures does smile design include?

In smile design, the necessary dental treatments are carried out while following the patient's aesthetic expectations. Because each patient has different aesthetic expectations and needs, these procedures are decided and carried out individually. Besides the patient's expectations, their age, gender and facial features are also taken into account.

The treatments covered by smile design include treating problem teeth, gum surgery, teeth whitening, replacing missing teeth with implants, aesthetic crowns and orthodontic treatment.

What should be considered in smile design?

The most important point in smile design is the patient's expectations and satisfaction. When planning treatment, the points the patient is unhappy with should be identified carefully. During treatment, the dentist should stay in constant contact with the patient and keep them informed about how the treatment is progressing. In addition, the patient's age, gender, tooth length, gum characteristics, lip structure and the harmony between the lips and teeth are taken into account.

Should face shape be considered in smile design?

Another point to consider in smile design is the patient's face shape. For an aesthetic smile, the patient's teeth and face shape need to be in harmony. The patient's gender is also taken into account, especially when deciding the shape of the teeth. Oval teeth, which look more aesthetic, are preferred for women, while more angular tooth shapes are preferred for men.