More and more people want a smile design because they are aware of the impact it has on their lives by restoring their self-confidence and being able to smile freely. There are many concerns that arise and the most common is how the smile design is done.
What you should know before starting a smile design procedure
- It must be taken into account that each case has its particularities and it is most likely that the intervention of various disciplines of dentistry will be required.
- Normally, to make the smile design, several treatments must be carried out, all aimed at correcting the state of the teeth, curing possible diseases and dental problems that even go as far as replacing teeth and tissue reconstruction, this indicates that before intervening on the part aesthetic corrections should be made in terms of oral health.
Once the patient has made the decision to make a change in their smile, the most important thing is that they put themselves in the right hands:
- It is essential to clarify that a dental professional is the person who should evaluate the general condition of the teeth before starting.
- Each patient has the right to verify that the professional in charge is really capable of performing this dental treatment and that he guarantees the best results for the sake of health and aesthetics.
- The experience of the professional and the clinic that supports him must be taken into account.
- Have a specialty in cosmetic dentistry.
- That can demonstrate experience
- That they have certifications that accredit their permanent updating in their area of work.
Physical aspects of the patient to take into account: the aspects that are analyzed for smile design are, among others:
- The shape, size, position and color of each of the dental pieces.
- In addition, aspects such as the physiognomy of the face are taken into account: the position of the teeth and gums, the size of the mouth and lips, the alignment of the nose.
- The patient's general appearance: age, skin tone, and eye color. Of course the expectation that the patient has is very important and valuable.
Before starting the treatment, photographs of the face are taken and with technological aids, such as 3D planning, a sample of the possible results is given. When the patient agrees with that expected result, we proceed to intervene with the different specialists. All this in order to achieve a result in accordance with your physique and a harmonious appearance that makes a beautiful smile shine.
Depending on the type of procedure, the smile design can be
Non-invasive smile design
- These are the processes that involve only short periods of time because it is not necessary to carry out large interventions to achieve the expected results.
- These include, among others: dental whitening, which is currently one of the most widely used non-invasive procedures. In addition, the patient can choose the tone of the teeth and wear them to their liking.
Invasive Smile Design
- This type of treatment can include orthodontics, which can last between 12 and 18 months.
- Dental implants, which are metal elements that are surgically placed in the jaw bones, under the gums.
- Elaboration of dental prostheses that are made in order to recover the functionality of the teeth.
- Procedures such as Gingivoplasty that consists of removing small parts of the gum. This applies to people who show a lot of gum and by shortening it, dental aesthetics is significantly improved
- Sometimes a combination of several of these treatments is required.
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