The Digital Smile Design Process
If you could create and design your smile simply by using a computer program, would you do it? As futuristic as this idea might seem, digital smile design makeovers have revolutionised cosmetic dentistry in Brisbane and made your smile and overall appearance even more customisable.
Digital smile design (DSD) is a dental technology used to plan treatment and visualise potential post-treatment results. This process gathers data from a series of videos and photographs and then builds 3-D simulations displaying potential post-treatment results.
How Digital Smile Design Works
After analysing these simulations, our Brisbane cosmetic dentists can carefully craft and implement 'the perfect smile'. DSD is non-invasive and creates a 3-D model of your teeth and face to assist in planning various treatments.
Step 1: Digital scans of your teeth, mouth, and face.
Step 2: Images are uploaded into DSD software for processing.
Step 3: The software creates a 3-D model using 3-D data, which becomes the impression for your treatment plan.
Step 4: The model is used to create dental restorations or to plan for orthodontic treatment.
Technology improves how we perform dentistry, and digital smile design in our Brisbane dental clinic is no different. When we discover technology that improves and enhances patient outcomes, we often invest in it for the benefit of our patients.
What Are the Uses for Digital Smile Design in Brisbane?
Cosmetic dentistry and full-mouth dental treatment planning are intricate processes that involve your appearance, how the teeth come together, the comfort of your bite, and the function of your new smile.
Digital smile design is effective for complex treatment planning beyond a single crown or two to promote better results. Our dentists can also use DSD to plan the details of the smile, including:
- The midline of the front teeth
- The shape of soft tissue (gums)
- Symmetry
- The harmony of facial aesthetics
Cosmetic dentistry goes well beyond simply the whiteness and shape of the teeth. At Edward St Dental, all dentistry needs to be functional so you can smile confidently and chew and speak comfortably.
The Benefits of Digital Smile Design
Technology improves how we perform dentistry, and digital smile design in our Brisbane dental clinic is no different. When we discover technology that improves and enhances patient outcomes, we often invest in it for the benefit of our patients.
Accuracy of Treatment
Because we have significant digital data and 3-D scans of the face, bone structure and look, treatments can be more accurate than old methods using only 2-D photos and alginate impressions. In addition, 3-D software often gives your dentist more precise information to plan your ideal smile.
Collaborative Treatment Planning
You can see your images and potential outcomes, playing a more active role in the final results for your smile. In addition, you can see how specific cosmetic dental procedures will impact your profile, face shape and appearance.
Patient Satisfaction
Because this information is available for you to see and collaborate with your dentist, patients often report greater satisfaction with their results.
Customised Treatment Planning
Each smile is different. Traditional treatment planning methods often result in a one-size-fits-all approach to cosmetic and full-mouth rehabilitation cases. DSD helps tailor your new smile to complement your unique characteristics.
Ideal Outcomes
Because you can see how your smile will look before starting treatment, many patients feel their outcomes are ideal. However, if you want a whiter or wider smile, your cosmetic dentist in Brisbane can adjust your restorations accordingly.
Drawbacks of Digital Smile Design
Practically speaking, DSD has few clinical drawbacks. Its advanced technology is generally well-received by patients. The drawbacks typically come from a financial perspective.
- Cost to the patient
- Lack of health fund coverage
- Shortage of trained dentists
Because DSD is a relatively new and advanced technology in dentistry, finding a Brisbane dentist with training and experience to perform DSD can be challenging. Fortunately, Drs Pulvirenti, Galloway and Campbell have you covered here at Edward St Dental. We also offer additional payment options to finance your treatment.
Is Digital Smile Design Right for Me?
The best way to find out if you are a candidate for DSD is to contact our Brisbane dental clinic to arrange a booking with one of our cosmetic dentists. We warmly welcome new patients. In the meantime, some situations where you might benefit from DSD include the following:
- Do you want veneers, bridges or dental implants to improve your smile
- You would like to combine multiple treatments
- You are considering replacing your teeth with all-on-4
- You want to straighten your teeth with Invisalign® orthodontics
- You have a challenging bite that has damaged dentistry in the past
Contact Edward St Dental in Brisbane Today
We understand you likely have several questions about digital smile design in Brisbane and how it can benefit your smile. So we welcome you to contact our Brisbane dental clinic to arrange a booking. We are here to help you get the smile you dream of.
