What is Aesthetic Smile Design?

Today, many dentists apply personalized aesthetic smile design using different methods and materials. In this application, not only the teeth; but also the appearance of the gums is very important. In smile design; the lip appearance can change according to the position of the teeth. The tooth position is adjusted and the tooth edges are arranged. For a beautiful smile, it is very important that the gum levels are in harmony. The tooth structure is recreated by adjusting the tooth crookedness and sharpness. It is necessary to balance the tooth volume and lighten or whiten the teeth. In whitening and polishing processes, whitening can be done up to 24 tones.

What is the Purpose of Aesthetic Smile Design?

Tooth discoloration, imbalance of the amount of visible teeth and gums, gums not being in the right alignment, one or more teeth not being in the same alignment, gaps caused by missing teeth and depressions in the face and lips create a problem for aesthetic smile design. Therefore, this application should be done in order to get rid of these problems and have beautiful smiles. The purpose of aesthetic smile design; It is the aesthetic arrangement of not only the teeth and gums of the person but also the lips and face. Thus, a personalized smile design can be obtained. It is extremely important to create a treatment plan in line with the goals for personalized smile design. Then, the necessary photos of the inside and outside of the mouth should be taken and it should be discussed how much of the goals can be achieved. It should be decided which applications are necessary and personalized smile design should be applied in line with the determined goals.

How is Aesthetic Smile Design Done?

The patient should be examined for the aesthetic smile design to be made. If necessary, surgical and orthodontic treatment is applied to the patient first. Then the gums are taken care of. The levels of the gums should be arranged and made healthy. Color, size, shape and position changes can be made. For this, whitening procedures, full ceramic or laminate veneer ceramic applications or zirconium ceramic can be applied. Missing teeth should be completed with implant or bridge treatment. After the teeth and gums have a beautiful appearance, the symmetry, posture and even fullness of the lips can be provided. Some minor interventions can be made for this.