What is smile design?

The first area that attracts attention in people is the face. And the most noticeable area of the face is the mouth and the teeth. Colour differences in the teeth, the size of the teeth, that is, the tooth structure, the gaps between the teeth and the correct alignment of the teeth affect every aspect of aesthetics, from a person’s appearance to their smile. The dental treatment method that corrects the tooth and mouth structure so that they are in harmony with each other is called smile design, smile aesthetics or, as it is known worldwide, Hollywood smile design.

Is smile design permanent?

Smile design is a multidisciplinary form of treatment created by combining many treatment methods. Each patient’s smile design treatment is different, and the patient’s wishes are also taken into account; in other words, it is made specifically for the patient. The materials used in dental treatments have a certain lifespan. The permanence of smile design is equivalent to that of the materials used in the treatment. For example, while the lifespan of brand X implant is 2 years, the lifespan of brand Y implant is 10 years. For instance, a zirconia crown lasts longer, while a composite covering has a shorter lifespan. The permanence of smile design depends on the dentist’s experience and the materials used in the treatment. That is why the most important factor for a patient who wants smile design is to choose the right dental hospital.

How is smile design done?

There are some details that allow a person to look good while smiling. For a correct smile design, certain structures need to be appropriate. For example, the virtual line formed by the inner corners of the person’s eyes and the exact middle of the lower and upper teeth must be parallel. While smiling, the point where the teeth meet the gums must be on the same line as the upper lip line. According to the concept of the golden ratio, the teeth, especially the front teeth, must be symmetrical with the cheekbones, forehead and eye structure. Smile design treatment is carried out to bring the tooth and mouth structure into line with the criteria listed above. Sometimes teeth whitening alone may be enough for smile design. At other times, it is completed with a combination of treatments such as implants, laminate veneers, dental prostheses and root canal treatment. For patients who have no condition in their teeth and mouth structure that would affect smile design, smile design is performed in the following stages:

1. With our iTero 3D intraoral scanner, the patient’s entire intraoral structure, gums and teeth are imaged.
2. Photographs of the patient’s mouth are taken from different angles in our in-house photo studio.
3. Sample tooth structures suitable for the patient’s golden ratio are shown, and the tooth structure that suits the patient is selected.
4. With the 3D scanner, the tooth design the patient will have after treatment is shown to the patient on screen.
5. In the next session, the necessary treatments on the teeth and gums are performed.
6. Impressions of the teeth to be crowned are taken digitally with the scanning device.
7. Temporary teeth are fitted, and the patient is allowed to experience them for a certain period so that their decisions can be finalised.
8. At the last appointment, the crowns produced specifically for the person are tried in.
9. In agreement with the patient, the crowns are permanently bonded as the final step.
10. The smile design is completed, and the patient leaves the clinic happy.

Smile design prices

The shape of a person’s smile can leave a positive or negative impression in their life and can make them self-confident or insecure. That is why having a beautiful smile can bring many advantages. There is no fixed price for smile design. Smile design prices depend on which treatments the person needs and form a price range that can vary from dentist to dentist. Please contact us to reach the right dentist and the right prices.