A smile design is the process by which certain processes are carried out to achieve the result that the patient is looking for in terms of aesthetic results. The treatment to be performed depends on the initial characteristics and therefore, the results, since it may be enough to perform a whitening or accompany it with resins, orthodontics or even dental implants to obtain the expected results.
It is an art form that consists of creating a beautiful and unique smile through the use of orthodontic treatments such as braces, veneers and other dental treatments, it is also a set of procedures that change the color, size, shape and position of the teeth to give the smile a more harmonious appearance.
With our technological advances in dentistry have allowed that nowadays anyone can have perfect teeth, because it is possible to remedy dental problems and restore confidence when smiling, speaking and eating; thanks to the smile design is not only involved in the aesthetic aspect, but also functional. This is achieved through the combination of different dental treatments.
To perform a smile design, it is necessary to make accurate and complete diagnoses that define the exact initial conditions of each patient, where the natural features of the face, position, shape, size and color of the teeth are taken into account, each smile design is different because the needs of each patient are unique. What is certain is that you will achieve a perfect smile, in harmony with the features of your face and mouth.
- Types of smile design
Smile design varies according to your needs and can be of 2 types: - Non-invasive smile design.
Those that do not involve processes that take a long period of time, but considerably improve the appearance of the smile, include treatments such as teeth whitening or veneers.
It is ideal for smiles that do not require much change, since they only require modifications in the alignment of the teeth, have superficial stains, and small variations in size.
In this case, some of the following treatments are performed:
– Gum recontouring, unifying the size of the teeth.
– Dental whitening.
– Resin design.
– Micropolishing of dental edges.
– Microabrasion of enamel to eliminate superficial stains.
- Smile design by orthodontics
It may be a treatment that requires orthodontics, it is a procedure that helps to correct the location of the teeth with the help of brackets to align them, improving their aesthetics and functionality. The duration of this treatment depends on the complexity of each patient. - Smile design with veneers
This procedure is ideal for patients looking for fast results, who also have excessive wear, stains and want to avoid orthodontics. Here a grinding is performed on the teeth while whitening is performed on the molars to even out and improve the shade. - Complex smile design
Complex smile design is a combination of the other types of smile design, only in this case a whole group of specialists must be involved to perform complete diagnostics according to their specialty and the patient’s need.
It is essential that the dentists involved in the process are specialists in their field and consider all aspects related to cosmetic dentistry, right now you can ask and make a quote.