What is Smile Design?
Changing or repairing 1-2 teeth is usually quite easy, but changing the smile by interfering with multiple teeth is much more complicated. This requires doctors to have a clear treatment plan, in order to minimize excessive treatment, errors in the treatment process … The doctor (and his team) need to draft a treatment plan that is tailored to the patient’s needs, then discuss and discuss with the patient. Once the patient is clear and agrees with the expected results given by the doctor, then the doctor will proceed with the treatment. The process by which the results changed before such an intervention is called Smile Design
Why Smile Design?
Just as each person’s fingerprint is unique, the shape of each individual’s teeth will have their own characteristics and no one is the same. One set of teeth may be beautiful for one person’s face, but it may not be good for another’s face. The important task of Smile Design is to come up with an optimal plan for each individual’s smile based on the following factors:
- Overall face Smile line – lip shape Personal personality
- Everyday makeup style
- Aesthetics according to Eastern culture
- Patient preferences and desires
- A harmonious combination of the aforementioned elements will result in a new smile that is completely suitable for each customer.
Smile Design Process at iMed Dentistry
Step 1: Collect data
The doctor will collect the necessary data for the Smile Design process including: X-ray film, photos, 3D jaw samples, 3D facial images… with the most modern equipment such as CBCT X-ray machine, Trios scan machine in the mouth, digital camera, Face scan software … At the same time, during this session, the doctor will talk to find out about the patient’s wishes.
Step 2: Digital design on Smile Design software
Based on the collected data, the doctor will analyze, evaluate aesthetic indicators and digitize the entire tooth arc design on Smile Design software.
Step 3: Consult directly to customers
The doctor will advise the client specifically about options as well as solutions and treatment plans for each option. After agreeing on the plan and costs, the doctor will proceed with the implementation.
Some common tooth shapes to change smile aesthetics
- Natural tooth shape
- Square rabbit tooth shape
- Oval tooth shape Strong, masculine teeth
- The shape of the teeth is gentle, feminine..
A Smile Design case at iMed Dental
