SMILE DESIGN

SMILE DESIGN

Aesthetic Dentistry and Smile Design

Aesthetic dentistry is a branch of dentistry that focuses not only on the health of teeth but also on their appearance and aesthetics. Today, aesthetic dentistry is widely preferred to boost individuals' self-confidence, achieve an attractive smile, and enhance overall quality of life.

Smile design is a process that analyzes the most suitable tooth design for an individual's mouth and facial anatomy. An ideal smile is an aesthetic harmony where teeth, lips, and facial features come together cohesively. This design process aims to make a person's smile more attractive and provide aesthetic satisfaction.

Criteria for Smile Design:

●       Symmetry and Harmony:
Elements such as the horizontal alignment of pupils and teeth, symmetry of incisors, and natural gaps between teeth.

●       Smile Line:
The alignment of the smile line with facial features and how teeth are displayed.

●       Smile Width:
How much visual space the teeth occupy.

●       Gum Display:
Visibility of the gums during smiling and the gum line.

●       Embrasures:
Natural triangular gaps between tooth tips.

●       Tooth-Face Ratio:
The proportion of teeth to the face and overall aesthetic harmony.

Stages of Smile Design:

●       Analysis and Evaluation:
The dentist assesses the current situation of the patient and determines the criteria for smile design.

●       Collaboration with the Patient:
The patient's expectations, age-appropriate design, and physical features are evaluated.

●       Treatment Options:
Various treatment options are presented, such as orthodontics, laminates, composite fillings, gum aesthetics, zirconium crowns, etc.

●       Initiating Treatment:
Once a joint decision is made between the patient and the dentist, the appropriate treatment is initiated.

Aesthetic dentistry, with its modern techniques and treatment options, ensures that individuals have a healthy, attractive, and natural smile.