SMILE DESIGN

The smile, which is a universal expression of positive emotions such as happiness, satisfaction, pleasure and relaxation, also has an important role in the interactions that people engage in in their work and social lives. An aesthetic smile can break down prejudices, help people open more doors in all areas.

What is the Smile Design (Smile Aesthetic)?

In the daily speech, the design of the smile began to be synonymous with dental treatment for aesthetic purposes. However, smile design is the process before treatment begins.

Smile design; to eliminate dissonance in the mouth and to create an aesthetic appearance, considering factors such as face, smile, the harmony of teeth and gingiva, functionality and applicability,aesthetic dental treatment is planned and visualised in advance.

The reflection of the various emotions that the individual created through the structure and movement of their teeth, lips is described as smile. During the smile, the corners of the mouth turn to up, the eyes squint and positive emotions spread. A smile is a beautiful reflection of the facial character and appearance and the window of the heart that opens to out. The main purpose of treatments for aesthetic purposes in dentistry is to have a beautiful smile.  Objects that affect a beautiful smile; teeth that can be called “static”,gingiva, lips that can be called “dynamic” (mobile) and soft tissues of the face. To create a nice smile, it is necessary to done a smile design by associating these parts with specific references.

How and by who is the smile design (smile aesthetics) done?

When planning the smile design, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis are important stages. In order to achieve successful,healthy and functional results, the dentist specializing in aesthetic dentistry,should evaluate and provide harmony between the teeth and gingiva with facial muscles, facial bones and joints. Periodontist,orthodontist and  prosthodontist make treatment planning and apply with an interdisciplinary approach.

The main purpose of dental aesthetics is to develop a smooth and stable muscle system where teeth, tissues, muscles, bone structure and joints all work in harmony with each other (Peter Dawson). When planning treatment for aesthetic cases, the design of the smile should not be kept separate from the general treatment of the patient. In order to achieve successful, healthy and functional results, the relationship between all structures in the mouth, such as muscles, bones, joints, gingival tissues and occlusion, needs to be understood correctly.

The elements of dentistry, such as teeth and gingiva, are plays an important role smile of person. Nowadays, if the person’s dental elements are not healthy or do not appear properly, people have much less self-confidence when smiling. Because of the increasing demand for dental aesthetics in recent years,smile design has become a frequently used term for many clinical treatment plans. In short, smile design means to design a better smile by changing the elements about teeth with dental aesthetic applications. Smile design is a comprehensive dental treatment that combines art and science to improve health and function, as well as the aesthetic appearance of smile.

What is nessary to have an aesthetic smile?

An aesthetic smile is perceived as harmony only when various lines, proportions and structures are in a visual balance with each other. By changing these proportions,smile can be made more beautiful by minimizing the negative visuals caused by crowded teeth, gingiva and lips. Negative factors affecting aesthetic smile should be visually examined on the teeth with all aspects and each detail should be analyzed separately and with carefully.

Do my teeth get damaged when applied smile design(smile aesthetics)?

Minimally invasive concept should be based when designing smile. The physician should bring together his own treatment options with the wishes of the patient in a common denominator and the least invasive procedure should always be chosen in the selection of treatment to be applied in aesthetic dentistry. Correctly selected procedures prevent damage to the teeth.

How long is the smile design (smile aesthetics) take?

Facial analyses of smile design (general facial assessment), Dento-Facial analysis (face, jaw bones relationship), Dento-Labial analyses (teeth,lips relationship), Dento-Gingival analyses (relationship with teeth, gingiva) and Dental analyses (tooth form, position and color) should be done by examining certain elements. After all examinations are done,interdisciplinary planning is observed in the design of the smile. Orthodontist establishes a working pattern with periodontis and prosthodontist.

Is any pain and ache felt when applied smile design (Smile aesthetics)?

The treatment procedure that causes the least damage to the teeth and gingiva is selected while planning the smile design. Local anesthesia is applied when necessary. During the treatment, the patient’s smile design is completed without feeling pain or ache.

How long does the smile design (smile aesthetics) be completed?

After joint planning between clinics for smile design, the treatment process is immediately proceeded. First of all, treatments related to gingival health are performed.Orthodontics treatment is completed when necessary. The teeth are whitened by whitening procedures at the clinic and at home until the planned color is reached.When all these treatments are not enough, lamina or full porcelain restorations are prepared on the tooth. The duration of treatment within the clinics varies until successful, healthy and functional smile design is achieved.In light of all these data, treatment can last as short as 1-2 days and as long as 6-12 months

Is the smile design (smile aesthetics) permanent?

The most appropriate treatment planning is made and applied to the patient by taking into consideration the scientifically accepted rules in Smile Design. After the treatment of smile design, 6 month check appointments are performed and the patient’s oral and dental health checks are done and the continuity of the smile design is ensured.