Digital Smile Design : Predictable Results

Abstract

Increasing aesthetic preferences and technological changes in dentistry have been planned towards time, resulting in predictable, more aesthetic and more functional results. Firstly, the development of digital dentistry, especially the CAD/CAM systems, following these developments, the ability to make smile designs with the effect of digitalization in anterior restorations led to the emergence of reliable and more guaranteed restorations for both the patient, dentist and dental technician. This review summarizes the information and offers suggestions with features to be considered in digital smile design and digital smile design softwares.

Integrating digital smile design into restorative Dentistry: A narrative review of the applications and benefits

“…DSD allows for a more individualized treatment approach that considers the patient’s unique facial features, smile dynamics, and functional needs. This personalized approach can result in more predictable and natural-looking restorations ( Us et al, 2021 ).…”

The CAD/CAM Technology and Digital Smile Design for Fabricated Ceramic Veneers

“…The digital smile design (DSD) concept aims to help clinicians by improving the esthetic visualization of the patient's concern, giving an understanding of the possible solution therefore educating and motivating them about the benefits of the treatment and increasing the case acceptance. (17,25) DSD is a digital mode software in CAD systems that helps us to create the new smile design by attaining a simulation and pre-visualization of the ultimate result of the proposed treatment. A design created digitally involves the participation of the patients on the designing process of their self-smile design, leading to customization of smile design as per individual needs and desires that complements with the morpho-psychological characteristics of the patient, relating the patient to an emotional level, increasing their confidence in the process and better acceptance of the anticipated treatment.…”

“…A design created digitally involves the participation of the patients on the designing process of their self-smile design, leading to customization of smile design as per individual needs and desires that complements with the morpho-psychological characteristics of the patient, relating the patient to an emotional level, increasing their confidence in the process and better acceptance of the anticipated treatment. (25,26) The design is accomplished into a complete digital drawing on DSD software on a computer. This can easily be edited to achieve the final design balancing patients' aesthetic and functional requirements.…”

“…This can easily be edited to achieve the final design balancing patients' aesthetic and functional requirements. (25,26) Therefore, the advantages of DSD software include simplifying the smile design, stepping through the gap between conventional and digital workflows especially ensuring that provisional restoration and final restoration serves both the functional and patient esthetic requirement. (27,28) The DSD can representative the predictably result, accordingly, reduce chairside time in dental clinic.…”