Laughter: It is the most important facial expression that occurs as a result of stimulating the zygomatic and lip muscles, which cause the upper lip to lift, as well as the facial muscle.
Smile: The structure of the person's teeth and lips and It is the reflection of the mood that emerges with the movement.
Smile Design: A personalized look is achieved by following the golden ratios with techniques such as gum surgery, bridges, laminates, bonding, correction of crooked teeth, lip shaping. It is the creation of a smile.
Many treatments are applied in Smile Design. For example;
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Orthodontic Treatments
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Gingival symmetry
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Lamina porcelains
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Zirconium coatings
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Implant application
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Whitening
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Bonding
How is the Treatment Process?
While the smile design is being done, the person Taking into account the requests, the area where the teeth are located (white aesthetic) and the area where the gums are located (pink aesthetic) are evaluated. Clinical and Radiographic evaluation is made. Photographs are taken and the level of the teeth and gums is evaluated. After this, the treatment plan is completed.
What is a mock-up study?
A plastic trial of the teeth to be made is made using the measurements taken from the teeth before the treatment. models are made. These teeth are exactly the same as the teeth to be implanted and can be glued into the mouth. The person can see these teeth in the mirror and get information about the prosthesis to be made in the future and request the necessary changes.
What are the criteria to be considered when designing a smile?
Gender
Men and women have different tooth structures and shapes. While men's teeth have a more angular, square structure, women's teeth have a softer and curved structure. While the laughing line of women follows parallel to the lower lip, the laughing line of men is straighter.
Age
With age, the upper lip sags and the teeth wear down, causing the appearance of the upper teeth to decrease and the appearance of the lower teeth to increase. At the end of an ideal design and treatment, people can see the visibility of the upper teeth and gums. It increases and gives a younger and more attractive appearance.
Gum shape
The visible gum level when smiling is very important. If the gums appear to be more than their ideal level, it will reduce the attractiveness of the person, while if they appear less, the smile will appear unnatural. Today, lasers and cautery are used to provide the gum contour.
Lips
The shape of the lips, the symmetry of their corners, and the harmony of the lips with the teeth help to create a beautiful smile aesthetics. The curve of the lower lip during smiling should follow the upper teeth. In addition, the size of the teeth should be in harmony with the distance between the two lips when smiling.
How Long is the Treatment Duration?
The treatment duration varies from person to person. It varies. Since people's preferences will be taken into account, the treatment period may be short or several months long. If the person's problems involve teeth and gums, it can be completed in a few weeks; if the treatment includes orthodontic treatment, it may take up to 6 months.
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