What is Smile Design?

Smile design is the most important element of the aesthetic concept. Therefore, aesthetic dentistry focuses on the smile. Smile design means more than designing teeth. It aims to capture the most beautiful smile. Smile, on the other hand, changes according to age. Therefore, it is necessary to achieve an aesthetic smile according to age. Teeth are important in smile design, however, only teeth are not taken into account. In aesthetic dentistry applications; Planning is done by considering criteria such as nose, face, cheek, chin, lips, skin color and age.

In order to give information about dental aesthetics, it is necessary to make an explanation about aesthetics first. However, a definition that everyone agrees on aesthetics has not yet been found. It is thought that the word “aesthetics” comes from the Greek words “aisthesis” or “aisthanestathai”, which means senses, sensation, perception, perceiving with emotion. It would not be wrong to say that aesthetics is the science of emotion. Aesthetics also means beautiful.

With aesthetic dentistry applications, the shape of the teeth, as well as the smile and facial expression of the person, change or can be changed. If the smile adds a negative effect to the person due to the health or shape of the teeth, the shape of the face, smile and the impression that the person leaves to the other side will turn positive with the applications.

Aesthetic dentistry can be applied to anyone who is not satisfied with their smile or who expects a different, more aesthetic, more beautiful smile.