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. 2020 Apr-Jun;10(2):194-198.
doi: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2020.04.010. Epub 2020 Apr 18.

Digital Smile Design-An innovative tool in aesthetic dentistry

Zeba Jafri  1 , Nafis Ahmad  2 , Madhuri Sawai  1 , Nishat Sultan  1 , Ashu Bhardwaj  1
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Digital Smile Design-An innovative tool in aesthetic dentistry

Zeba Jafri et al. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res. 2020 Apr-Jun.

Abstract

A fundamental objective of an aesthetic treatment is the patient's satisfaction and that the outcome of the treatment should meet the patient's expectation of enhancing his/her facial aesthetics and smile. A patient constantly doubting the end result of the treatment, which is an irreversible procedure, can be motivated and educated through Digital Smile Designing (DSD) technique. DSD is a technical tool which is used to design and modify the smile of patients digitally and help them to visualize it beforehand by creating and presenting a digital mockup of their new smile design before the treatment physically starts. It helps in visual communication and involvement of the patients in their own smile design process, thus ensuring predictable treatment outcome and increasing case acceptance. This article reviews the aspects of digital smile designing in aesthetic dental practice pertaining to its use, advantages, limitations and future prospects.

Keywords: Aesthetic; Design; Digital; Smile.

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Figures

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1a- Facial view with horizontal and vertical reference lines. 1b- Digital ruler.
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Digital smile designing process on Exocad 3D software 2a & 2b shows drawing of facial and intraoral reference lines. 2c shows integration of facial with dental analysis. 2d represents incorporation of ideal dental contours in 3D. 2e shows digital designed smile compared with original smile.
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