Smile Design

Smile design encompasses the procedures used to treat shape irregularities in the teeth and gums, along with issues related to teeth, palate, and jaw. Its main goal is to give the patient an aesthetic smile suited to their facial shape.

Also known as Hollywood smile design, this approach follows standard steps but is always planned individually for each patient — an aesthetic smile cannot be achieved without full oral and dental health. Anyone dissatisfied with the appearance of their teeth, whose canines protrude, who has alignment issues with their front teeth, or who is bothered by tooth color or stains can benefit from this treatment.

A specialist dentist designs a smile tailored to the patient's face and mouth structure; the shape of the patient's face is a key factor determining the final result of the treatment. The process typically begins with treating issues such as decay and crowding, followed by crowns to even out tooth size discrepancies, whitening to remove stains, and filling procedures if needed to address issues in the jaw and lip area.

Procedures used within smile design include braces for cases of severe crowding, jaw surgery for issues stemming from jaw structure, gum surgery for an aesthetic gumline appearance, and implants to replace missing teeth. Filling procedures can also be used to adjust the visibility of the gums and the appearance of the jaw while smiling.

The longevity of these procedures varies; treatments like fillings can last several years, teeth whitening effects fade over time, while veneers can be used for many years. Each mouth, tooth, and facial structure may require a different combination of treatments.

The cost of smile design varies from person to person depending on the duration of procedures, the patient's needs, the treatment protocol, and the quality of materials used, so no fixed figure can be given. Dent Ümitköy provides smile design services with its specialist dentists and up-to-date technological infrastructure.