What is aesthetic dentistry?

 

The amount of visibility of teeth and gums during smiling or speaking, or the average values that should exist regarding the relationship between teeth, facial soft tissues, and facial bones have been determined through studies conducted on photographs of people generally considered beautiful. Aesthetic dentistry is the field of dentistry that allows for the reconstruction of these values after the functional and health criteria of existing teeth have been met, aiming to eliminate patients' concerns about dental aesthetics and make their smiles more beautiful and attractive. Thanks to the adjustments made on the photo records taken from the patient, the patient can see the end result of the treatment at the beginning and can direct the treatment accordingly.

It aims to give your teeth a healthier and more natural appearance using modern medical treatment techniques. With the treatments applied, not only will problems related to your teeth and gums be resolved, but you will also achieve a more beautiful smile.

For patients wishing to receive aesthetic dentistry services, the mouth, jaw, and facial structure are first evaluated. An impressive smile can only be achieved not just with perfectly white teeth, but with teeth and gums shaped in the best way for your face. Therefore, the patients' mouth, jaw, and facial structures are assessed through various photographic applications, and the ideal and natural tooth structure is designed in a computer environment. This way, the patient can see the image they will encounter at the end of the treatment at the beginning of the treatment and direct it according to their preferences.

 

How is smile design made?

 

To design a smile, first, frontal and profile photos are taken from the patient along with dynamic recordings during speech. Based on these recordings, a joint treatment plan is created between the doctor and the patient for the best possible smile design in line with the patient's requests. 

 

What can be intervened in aesthetic dentistry?

• Shape, color, tone, size of teeth 
• Gaps between teeth 
• Minimal misalignments 
• Dimensional harmony of teeth with each other 
• Broken or worn teeth
• Color of non-whitenable teeth 
• Alignment of the midline and symmetry of the upper and lower teeth 
• Distance of upper teeth from the upper lip during smiling 
• Adjustment of gum levels of teeth with laser

The visibility of the back teeth during smiling is also important; having the back teeth visible while smiling gives individuals a more aesthetic and healthier appearance. The adjustment of the gum levels of the teeth with laser, whitening of the teeth with laser, and the reconstruction of teeth sizes according to certain ratios with composite filling additions or porcelain laminates, zirconium, IPX Emax, or porcelain crowns are the subjects of aesthetic dentistry. 

 

What are the applications of aesthetic dentistry?

• Smile Design
• Aesthetic Composite Filling
• Laser Teeth Whitening
• Gum Aesthetics
• Lamina Coating 
• Zirconium Coating

 

What is Smile Design?

 

When communicating with people, the most memorable aspect is the smile of the person in front of us and the visible dental structure during speech. Healthy teeth and a beautiful smile always create a positive effect in human relationships. Yellowed, crooked, and disproportionate teeth, along with gum issues, can prevent you from having an impressive smile and can lead to a constant desire to cover your mouth with your hand, resulting in a lack of self-confidence and avoidance of communication. 

Smile design is a commonly preferred aesthetic dentistry application today that will free you from these problems and give you the most suitable smile for your face. For healthy and aesthetic visual outcomes while smiling, it is crucial that the teeth, muscles, soft tissues, and joints work in harmony.

Smile design not only corrects imperfections and functional disorders in the appearance of teeth but also protects your oral and dental health, ensuring you have a more beautiful and more impressive smile.