When designing a smile, the aesthetics of the area formed by the teeth (white aesthetics) and the aesthetics of the area formed by the gums (pink aesthetics) are evaluated. For this purpose, first of all, it is evaluated on the photograph
at what level the gums should be and which teeth will be included in the design. Afterwards, the tooth-gum-bone levels of the teeth are examined clinically and radiographically. Then the treatment plan is clarified.
In order to achieve white aesthetics, porcelain laminates (leaf porcelain, composite
laminates, bonding applications, smile design, teeth whitening, inlay-onlay applications,
Procedures such as recontouring can be performed.
It is not always necessary to cut teeth and veneer for smile design.
In aesthetic smile design;
-Broken or crooked teeth can be treated with laminate veneer, ceramic veneer or zirconium. It is treated with
veneers.
-A complete set of teeth is obtained
by placing implants or bridge prostheses in place of the missing teeth.
-With diastema closure, the gaps between the patient's teeth are closed (without cutting the teeth).
-With orthodontics, disorders in the tooth alignment can be eliminated.
-Problems in the gums and level irregularities are eliminated.
-The harmony between the teeth and the lip/cheek is ensured.
-Again, broken teeth and teeth It is restored with aesthetic composite restorations without cutting.
-Discolored teeth are whitened.
-Finally, if necessary, botox and dermal filling procedures can be applied.
The aim of aesthetic smile design is a natural aesthetic. appearance and at the same time obtaining a healthy
and functional set of teeth. In other words, aesthetic appearance alone does not always mean good function.
The treatment can sometimes be completed in a single session, sometimes in a few weeks. The number of sessions may vary depending on the treatments to be performed depending on the patient's current condition.
What should patients pay attention to?
The patient's need for smile design can be easily recognized in the first examination by the patient avoiding smiling or covering his/her mouth while smiling. is done. This situation is confirmed by intraoral examination. Generally, teeth that are out of harmony with each other cause poor health. Damaged gums are the first conditions identified.
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