Smile Design & Prosthesis Applications

One of the first concepts that come to mind when it comes to aesthetic dentistry is “smile design”, “smile aesthetics”. Smile design is the natural way of using teeth and gums, whose appearance is distorted due to various reasons or that are no longer liked by the patient, considering the face shapes and needs of the patients. Smile design, which is a multidisciplinary (concerning many branches) approach, is carried out by applying many processes together.

 

Since the aesthetic requirements of each patient will be different, the procedures to be performed are determined individually. While determining these procedures, the patient; Factors such as facial features, gender, age and expectations are taken into account.

First of all, existing decayed teeth and gum diseases are treated, tooth cleaning procedures are applied. Afterwards, procedures are determined according to the needs of the patients. These transactions are generally; Gingival aesthetic interventions called gingivectomy, teeth whitening (bleaching) methods, removal of tooth deficiencies with implant and prosthesis applications, porcelain laminates (nail prostheses made by removing only 0.4-0.8 mm from the front surfaces of the teeth), zirconium coatings and orthodontic treatments (wire treatment). they can be counted.