What is Smile Design?
Smile design is the process of achieving an aesthetic smile by ensuring the harmony of teeth, gums, lips and facial structure. In aesthetic dentistry, smile design or design is also called Hollywood smile.
How did the name “Hollywood smile” come about? Let’s see…
In Hollywood movie shootings, aesthetic teeth were initially designed for actors to use temporarily to make their smiles more aesthetic. Later, with the development of materials and technology used by dentists, these aesthetic smiles could be made permanent and were called “Hollywood smile” due to the Hollywood effect.
Smile design refers to white, smooth, symmetrical and eye-catching teeth. Smile design covers various treatments and techniques applied for a person to have an aesthetically pleasing smile.
How is Smile Design Done?
- For smile design (Hollywood smile), prosthesis, periodontist (gum disease specialist) and orthodontist work together.
- Doctors evaluate the patient’s teeth, jaw and face relationships.
- Face and smile symmetry, phonation, smile width, gender and age are examined.
- Face, inside and outside mouth photographs of the patient are taken, lower and upper jaw samples are obtained.
- Photographs, samples, video recordings and teeth-jaw x-rays obtained from the patient are uploaded to the digital environment.
- Mock-up models are produced on 3D printers and presented to the patient.
- The doctor tries to achieve optimum success in line with the patient’s expectations.
What are the treatments applied in smile design (Hollywood Smile)?
The treatment methods applied in smile design (Hollywood smile) are as follows:
- Teeth Whitening (Bleaching)
In smile design, the bleaching method used to lighten the color of teeth is applied as internal and external bleaching.
Internal bleaching is applied to whiten teeth that have changed color due to a root canal treatment or trauma.
External bleaching is applied at home or in the clinic under the supervision of a dentist.
- Porcelain Laminate Veneer
Porcelain laminate veneers are 0.3-0.7 mm thick porcelain layers that are bonded to the front surface of teeth to correct the appearance of irregular or damaged teeth.
These veneers are durable, tooth-friendly and can be used for a long time by bonding strongly to the tooth enamel, providing a beautiful smile.
- Ceramic and Zirconium Coatings
In smile design, ceramic coatings are applied because they provide the closest results to natural teeth in the restoration of front teeth.
Zirconium coatings, which are biocompatible, have the ability to offer aesthetics, durability and function together, provide a complete aesthetic appearance in crowns and bridges applied to back teeth.
- Aesthetic Filling Applications
Porcelain fillings (Inlay-onlay) in smile design; porcelain fillings that are resistant to chewing and in a color and form suitable for the tooth are bonded to the tooth to replace the tooth tissue lost due to decay or other reasons or to replace existing old fillings.
Composite fillings, which have been used by dentists for many years on decayed tooth tissues, colored, worn, and spaced teeth, can be applied in a single session.
- Dental Implants
Dental implants used in smile design are artificial tooth roots placed in place of lost teeth to improve a person’s chewing ability and appearance.
Dental implants provide a more natural and beautiful appearance in terms of aesthetics.
- Orthodontic Treatment (Brace Treatment)
In smile design, orthodontic methods such as braces or transparent plates can be used to properly align the teeth and correct the jaw structure.
Orthodontic treatment (brace treatment) can be done from the age of 6-7.
- Tooth Extraction
If the teeth are broken, severely decayed or damaged and cannot be treated with a filling or root canal, they may need to be extracted.
This procedure helps create a healthy foundation for the smile design. Gum stitches heal in 7-14 days.
- Gum Aesthetics
The shape and height of the gums play an important role in smile design.
Gum aesthetics can be done to improve the appearance of the gums. If the roots of the teeth are visible, a surgical procedure may be required.
Frequently Asked Questions About Smile Design
- Is smile design (Hollywood smile) permanent?
Smile design is a planning process. After the treatment is completed, aesthetic restorations (laminate veneers, full ceramic aesthetic coatings or zirconium coatings, etc.) need to be made at certain intervals.
- How long does smile design (Hollywood smile) take?
Smile design is a treatment that takes approximately one week from planning to cementation.
- Does smile design (Hollywood smile) hurt or cause pain?
Smile design applications, which are usually performed under local anesthesia, are not painful procedures; no pain is felt.
- Who is not suitable for smile design (Hollywood smile)?
It is not recommended for patients who have deep bleeding in their teeth or who grind their teeth.
- How much does smile design (Hollywood smile) cost?
Prices for smile design procedures vary depending on factors such as the dentist’s experience, the quality of the materials used, location, and the number of sessions.
