Smile, one of the most important nonverbal communication tools, affects individuals' lives in many ways. Smile quality plays a big role in a person's appearance, psychological health, behavior and character traits.
What is the Definition of Smile Design Treatment?
Smile design is basically making the damaged teeth and gums beautiful and aesthetic by taking into consideration the patients' expectations and facial shapes. With this treatment, the teeth, surrounding tissues and face are compatible with each other; It is aimed to create an aesthetic and healthy appearance.
In smile design treatment, the patient's age, gender, facial features, and the current condition of the teeth and surrounding tissues are very important.
What are the Ideal Smile Criteria?
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In an ideal smile, the teeth should be compatible with each other and the face shape in size and shape. For example, long and angular teeth are preferred for people with a long face type, while shorter and rounder teeth should be preferred for people with a round face type.
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Well-groomed, white and bright teeth are preferred for people with a round face type. It gives a more vibrant and youthful appearance.
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The smile line should follow the lower lip harmoniously.
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There should be no gap between the teeth. They should not overlap each other.
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Tooth deficiencies should not occur as they negatively affect functions such as biting, tearing and chewing.
What are the Stages of Smile Design Treatment?
In this treatment method, the patient's needs and wishes are first determined. Models are prepared with measurements taken from inside the mouth and problems are determined on these models. A more detailed analysis and planning is made with the intraoral and facial photographs taken from the patient. The results of these analyzes and planning are presented to the patient and the treatment process is decided together and the procedures are started.
If the patient has complaints such as level irregularities, redness and swelling in the gums, these problems are primarily resolved with a professional scaling or minor surgical procedures such as gingivectomy.
Afterwards, the amount of decay and material loss in the teeth is l disorders are evaluated:
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Teeth with a small amount of decay and material loss,
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Cases with not much space between teeth,
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Visual disorders that are not very noticeable and cause little discomfort to the patient are treated with ESTHETIC FILLING-BONDING or PORCELAIN LAMINA method.
In the aesthetic filling-bonding method, after the decay is cleaned or the necessary minimal abrasions are made on the tooth, the tooth or teeth are restored with a composite filling material in a color compatible with the other teeth. After the filling process is completed, the tooth does not change in color, texture or appearance; A natural appearance is achieved.
In the Porcelain Lamina method, a very small amount of tooth tissue is abraded and an impression is taken. Leaf laminates are manufactured in a laboratory environment in color, shape and size compatible with the patient's other teeth.
However, in some cases the problems are greater:
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Teeth with excessive decay and material loss,
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Teeth with too much space between them,
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PORCELAIN, ZIRCONIUM or EMAX COATING treatment is applied since bonding application will not be sufficient for visual disorders that disturb the patient very much.
In this treatment method, the relevant teeth are carefully reduced so that a coating is placed on them, and in the same session, a temporary measurement is taken and a temporary tooth is made and glued into the mouth within 1-2 hours to avoid aesthetic loss. . Depending on the healing state of the gums, measurements for veneers are taken on the same day or 7-10 days later. What material will the coatings be made of? It is determined together with the physician according to the expectations of the patients and the condition of the teeth, and production begins. During interim rehearsals, ideas are exchanged with the patient in front of the mirror, and changes are made to the veneers if necessary. The veneers, whose rehearsals have been completed and brought to the final stage, are temporarily adhered for about a week to allow the patient to get used to them and to detect possible problems. At the end of a week, after both the patient and the physician confirm that there is no problem, the veneers are fixed in the mouth.
What is the selection of material in coating treatment? How can it be done?
Material selection is made by taking into consideration criteria such as the position and current condition of the tooth.
What is the Lifespan of Smile Design Treatment?
With these treatment methods, teeth are made healthy and the patient is provided with an aesthetic smile. Fillings or crowns made with regular oral care, tooth brushing and flossing can be used for many years.
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