Digital Smile Design

How DSD - Digital Smile Design works.

Digital Smile Design - DSD is a new procedure that allows a digital image of a smile to be created using photographs and a computer program, and then transferred to the mouth in the next step. In this way, we get an accurate idea of what the next smile may look like. After a short "test drive", consultation, matching of ideas and technical possibilities, it is possible to proceed to the actual implementation of the new restoration.

As is generally true of perfect results, it is also true of cosmetic dentistry that these results cannot be achieved by mere chance. They must therefore be achieved by means of a continuous systematic approach, depending on the diagnosis, communication with the patient, treatment planning, implementation and follow-up care after the procedure.

Digital Smile Design (DSD) is a multi-purpose concept offering significant benefits:

• Enhances diagnostic abilities through external and internal structured assessment of the oral cavity.
• Streamlines communication between dental team members, providing better visual perception and motivation for patients
• Simplifies the description and presentation of the procedure to the client

DSD can be applied to patients undergoing restorative dental (smile) treatment or considering aesthetic enhancement, where the patient actively participates in the planning and progress of treatment by sharing their expectations and feelings with the dental team. The interaction between the patient and the dental specialists is enhanced by photographs and videos taken during each step of the treatment. The experience with this approach around the world is dazzling. Combining the technical requirements of restoring teeth with the patient's desires and emotional needs usually allows the dental team to achieve great results - creating a path to a natural, confident and beautiful smile.

Having teeth that are free of any biological or functional imperfections is absolutely essential for most patients today. This is related to their desire for a naturally beautiful smile that enhances their appearance and personality. Dental professionals applying DSD are aware of all the factors that contribute to these results and are necessary to provide patients with a more satisfying experience than conventional dentistry. Each individually tailored dental treatment design can be clearly visualised and subsequently enhanced to the patient's requirements. With the DSD concept, dentists can thus take advantage of these benefits to achieve the highest level of satisfaction for their patients.

The entire DSD concept is based on an analysis of the patient's facial and dental proportions and the use of a series of high-quality digital photographs and video recordings. The thorough analysis performed by the dental team provides a unique and important understanding of the relationship between teeth, gums, lips, smile, facial muscle movement and emotions. Digital drawings can easily be made on photographs, while a didactic sequence and digital ruler are used to accurately communicate with the dental technician and the rest of the team when designing a smile makeover. This process achieves the creation of an attractive and understandable presentation of the treatment for patients. Achieving ideal aesthetic and functional results depends substantially on teamwork, interdisciplinary communication and subsequent evaluation of the procedure.