Hollywood Smile
“Smile design” is one of the most talked-about and curious dental procedures in recent years. Having a natural smile with perfect teeth is something that almost everyone wants and dreams about, so interest in smile design is increasing. Smile design, where dentistry and aesthetic art are applied together, falls within the scope of aesthetic dentistry and is performed by dentists who are specialized and experienced in this field.
During smile design, which aims to provide a special and perfect smile, porcelain laminates, crystal-supported, or zirconium-supported coatings are used according to the patient’s dental characteristics and mouth structure. Processes such as teeth whitening and filling are also conducted. To achieve the desired smile, different applications such as orthodontic treatment, pink aesthetics, bonding, and dental implant treatment can be used, depending on the patient’s oral and dental health condition. Different approaches are tailored to each patient’s needs. While some patients have missing teeth replaced, others may have decayed teeth treated or changes made at the gum level.
All treatments to be performed before the smile design process begins are planned by specialist doctors at Elit Istanbul Medical Center’s Oral and Dental Health Department. The smile is designed based on the patient’s requests, expectations, and the doctor’s experience. In this collaborative process, where harmony between doctor and patient is crucial, factors such as the patient’s oral and dental structure, face shape, gender, and age are key to achieving satisfactory results in the treatment. Detailed examination of the inner and outer edges of facial lines, facial features, smile symmetry, and arrangement and colors of teeth, lips, and gums determine the aesthetic smile design.
During smile design, the shape of the teeth is determined by considering all these factors. The doctor assists the patient in selecting teeth shapes that complement their facial features, and may even utilize various digital applications to allow the patient to visualize themselves with their new teeth on the computer.