Quick answer
Digital Smile Design combines facial photographs, video and a 3D intraoral scan to plan new teeth in proportion to your face. The plan is turned into a temporary mock-up so you can see and approve your future smile before treatment starts.
The records
Portraits, a smile video and an intraoral scan taken in a few minutes without impression trays.
The design
Tooth length, width and edge shape are set against your lips, facial midline and smile line.
The mock-up
A temporary version of the design is placed over your teeth, so you can see it, speak with it and ask for changes.
Key takeaways
- Plan first, prepare later
- You approve the design in your own mouth
- No impression trays
Frequently asked questions
Does a mock-up hurt?
No. It is placed over your existing teeth without any preparation and removed afterwards.
About the authorDr. Sahand Taheri has practised general and aesthetic dentistry for 15 years and leads the Smile Studio in Etiler, Istanbul.
