Digital smile design is a process in which the position, contact, shape, and color of all teeth on the smile line are aesthetically improved through 3D modeling. This process allows you to design the characteristic features of your teeth, your expectations, and your preferences with the guidance of your dentist.

Digital dentistry, which is made possible by the development of technologies in the field of dentistry and the capabilities of computer systems, enables 3D designs. Digital dentistry allows for faster and more accurate results compared to traditional techniques.

At Dent X, we use mouth cameras to take measurements without triggering the nausea reflex and minimize measurement error. By eliminating the need for repeated trials and prolonged appointments, we can offer our patients the most current treatment approaches with our experienced dentists. We can show our designs produced in digital fields to the patient without touching their teeth, produce a model, or apply a temporary restoration on the patient.

DSD (Digital Smile Design) is a digital tool that helps to create and plan a new smile design by providing a simulation and preview of the final result of the proposed treatment. The main goal of aesthetic treatment is to meet the expectation of patient satisfaction and improving the patient’s facial aesthetics and smile with the treatment result. DSD is used to digitally design, change, and present a digital mock-up of the new smile design before physical treatment begins, which helps patients visualize their new smile design.

A digitally created design includes the patient’s participation in the design process of their own smile. DSD allows for a careful analysis of facial and dental features that may not be detected by clinical, photographic, or diagnostic assessment procedures, supporting the diagnostic view, improving communication, and increasing the predictability of treatment outcomes.

How is the Photography Protocol Carried Out?

Since the foundation of smile design is based on reference lines of the face such as commissural lines, lip line and interpupillary line, the photographs taken must be highly accurate and precise, with correct posture and standard techniques. At the beginning of your treatment, your doctor will guide you to take the best photographs for documentation.

What is the Purpose of Video Documentation?

A static photograph taken at a specific time cannot guarantee an ideal resting position, an ideal moment captured in perfect relaxation, and a real maximum full smile position. Videos help to allow the choice of taking a photograph at the perfect moment. Videos can be paused at the best recorded moment, and a screen shot can be taken at the desired angle, which can be converted into a photograph.

What is the Process in Digital Smile Design?

• The initial intraoral scan of our patient is done and initial photographs are taken.
• Characteristic points are marked for a custom design, a design is made and a resin model of the design is produced. The patient’s requests are also taken into consideration here.
• Then the design is applied to the patient’s mouth with temporary material, and after approval, the process begins with the chosen material.
• Finalization is done approximately 3-5 business days later.

Who Can Have Digital Smile Design Done?

It can be done for anyone.

Is Digital Smile Design Expensive?

Digital smile design procedures are offered to our patients as part of their treatments at our clinic.

Can Digital Smile Design Be Done with Implants?

Yes, it can be applied. It is also necessary for all edentulous cases of the jaw. We implement this technology, which is up-to-date with all the requirements, at our clinic.