Smile Makeover

A comprehensive cosmetic dentistry process, smile makeovers help improve the overall appearance of your smile. Your dentist analyses your facial appearance, teeth, gums, lips, and even your skin tone and hair colour, to design the perfect smile for you.

The procedure is definitely not a one-size-fits-all, and every case deals with a unique appearance, and unique factors and desires- all of which requires a trained cosmetic dentist to customize the smile makeover. Since there are multiple procedures involved, and the results are subjective, patients are involved in the aesthetic choices, often getting to see a preview of what the finished procedure would look like, even before any dental work actually commences.

Digital Smile Design, or DSD, is a conceptual tool with multiple uses that has become indispensable for smile makeover treatments. The tool helps improve communication between dentist and patient, enhance diagnostic vision, and increase predictability during the treatment process.

Using this tool, the dentist can carefully analyse the facial and dental characteristics of the patient, while bringing to light any critical factors that might have been overlooked during diagnostic cast-based or photographic evaluations. The DSD draws reference lines and shapes over oral digital photographs in a specific sequence to enhance diagnostic visualization so the restorative team can better evaluate the risks and limitations of the case, whether it is asymmetries and disharmonies, or violations of esthetic principles.

Case 1

BEFORE

AFTER

Before getting into the process itself, the dentist will examine your mouth to determine the problems and the best treatment options available for you. He or she will examine the condition of your teeth to check for any cavities or damages, gingival tissues to check for their health, jaw muscles and occlusion to check if or not you have a stable bite as it is one of the major factors that contribute to pains in your mouth and causes wear of teeth and finally the aesthetics i.e. the color, shape, size, and proportions of your teeth.

The procedures that might follow after thorough inspection include prophylactic teeth cleaning, crown lengthening and contouring your gum tissue, reduction of natural tooth such that crowns or veneers can be placed, orthodontics (braces) in order to move your teeth into the optimal position, dental implants and restoration to replace missing teeth and/or anchor bridge restorations and suggested implants or other restorations.

Case 2

” Patient was concerned about gaps between the teeth and stained teeth and she was not happy with the appearance of her front teeth. Dr Dixit assessed the clinical situation and decided to go for Veneers which converted her unpleasant smile into a delightful and confident smile. “

Case 3

” Patient presented to us with discolored front teeth, possibly because of tetracycline stains, also complaints of gaps between teeth and an unsightly smile. So, smile designing was done to make six Ceramic Veneers with upper front teeth and six Ceramic Veneers with lower teeth to change the shade to a brighter one and also to close the gaps. “

Case 4

” Patient presented to our clinic with white and brown spots, gaps between the teeth and fractured malshaped teeth. Wanting to improve her smile. A Minimal Invasive technique of Ceramic Veneers was performed following the principles of Digital Smile Design. “
Results – “ A confident lady with a radiant smile”

Smile Makeover - What To Expect?

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How long does a Smile Makeover take?
Each treatment plan is unique to the individual requirements of the patients. Depending on the procedures involved, the time taken for the treatment can vary from few days to a week.

How much do Smile Makeovers typically cost?
The approximate cost, at the very least, varies as per the severity, treatment methods and procedures involved.

What procedures are usually combined in a Smile Makeover?
Procedures involved in a Smile Makeover are completely need-based and there are no fixed plans of treatment. Typical procedures that can be combined include root canal therapy, gum tissue recontouring, crown lengthening, placement of veneers/ crowns/implants, etc.

Does Smile Makeover hurt?
No, the treatment is not painful. Practically all the procedures involved are under local anesthesia, and the experience is a mild one.

How long will the effects of a Smile Makeover last?
Like any treatment, the Smile Makeover will last as long and as well as you maintain it over the years. The effects of the treatment are quite long lasting if you maintain good oral health and hygiene and go for regular checkups at your dentists. If you notice any deterioration or any chipping, get it touched up as soon as possible, to maintain the effects of the treatment for as long as long as possible.