What is Smile Design?

Smile design is a process that aims to eliminate aesthetic problems occurring in teeth and gums. It also aesthetically improves an individual's smile by taking into account factors such as replacing missing teeth, color and arrangement of teeth, and position of the lips. This process, which is directly related to oral and dental health, is a very popular area in dentistry. Especially thanks to digital smile design techniques, it is possible for patients to achieve the smile they dream of more easily.

Who is it suitable for?

Individuals of all ages and genders can have a smile design to give their smile an aesthetic appearance, depending on your oral health. Deformations in the teeth, especially after gum diseases, can be corrected and aesthetically redesigned with smile design.

This process is a very popular area in dentistry. Especially thanks to digital smile design techniques, it is possible for patients to achieve the smile they dream of more easily.

What Techniques Are Used?

The answer to the question of how to design a smile may vary depending on the needs of the patient. First, as a result of the evaluations, what actions are required are determined. Commonly used techniques are:

• Laminate Veneers: A thin porcelain layer added to the tooth surface.

• Zircon Veneers: Provide a natural tooth appearance.

• Empress (Full Porcelain) Veneers: Veneers that are both aesthetic and durable.

• Teeth Whitening: Lightening the color of the teeth.

• Gum Operations and Gum Aesthetics: Correcting the shape and color of the gums.

• Lip Sharpening: Editing the lip shape.

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