Digital Smile Design – we can design better smiles

Digitalisation is also making its way into dentistry. Digital Smile Design is a software-supported process that enables the digital planning and simulation of aesthetic optimizations for a radiant smile. This allows patients to see the expected result in advance and also gives them the opportunity to participate in the planning process.

The Digital Smile Design procedure is especially for patients who want to improve the visible area of their dentition, which mainly concerns the front teeth. In addition, the holistic view of the symmetry and aesthetics of the face is still important. The newly designed teeth should finally harmonize with the untreated areas and also fulfill functional aspects. Therefore, even in the case of partial restorative treatments, images of the entire dentition, mouth area and face are taken and taken into account.

Usually, after a successful counselling interview, an appointment is necessary to record the current situation, in which photos and videos as well as dental impressions are taken. One begins with a thorough evaluation of the existing facial aesthetics and facial symmetry. The dental and facial mid-lines, the relationship between dental aesthetics and facial aesthetics, the harmony and symmetry of the soft tissue are measured, digitally recorded and analysed. Phonetics, i.e. speech sounds, are also included. In contrast, the simulation of the new smile on the computer, the most exciting thing for the patient, only takes a few minutes. Here a direct comparison of before and after is already possible.