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DIGITAL SMILE DESIGN: A CASE REPORT

PRITAM LAD, LALIT PRITAM LAD, MOHIT SURYAVANSHI

DISCUSSION
The use of digital tools offers dentists a new perspective when combined with the tra-
ditional mockup technique, showing a bigger success rate in relation to the final
results.
Digital imaging allows patients to visualize the expected final result, besides facili-
tating the presentation of the current condition of his oral health.

CONCLUSION
Digital Smile Design utilizes photographic information to create an aesthetic treat-
ment protocol, and then, the intraoral mock-up serves as confirmation and demon-
stration of the final porcelain veneer restorations. The combination of DSD and
mock-up for diagnosis and treatment planning has positive results in the aesthetic
rehabilitation of the anterior teeth When used in combination, these techniques offer
predictable and highly satisfactory results.

FIG 1: Pre operative Photograph: Front view

INTRODUCTION
A beautiful smile and harmonic facial aesthetics
contribute to the wellbeing of any patient.
An important objective of an aesthetic treat-
ment is that the final result should be as close as
possible to the patient's expectations, improving
his / her facial aesthetics and smile.
The use of digital tools offers dentists and
technicians a new perspective for diagnosis and
treatment plan, facilitating and improving the
communication among dentist, technician and FIG 2: Preoperative Retracted Front view in Occlusion
patient.

CASE REPORT
A 35 year old male patient Prosthodontist by pro-
fession visited our clinic for treatment of spacing
in upper anterior. Patient was not willing for
orthodontic treatment. Also he insisted not to
involve maxillary Canines in treatment.
After discussion with patient it was decided to
do Emax press Veneers of minimum thickness
for upper Centrals and Laterals to close diastema. FIG 3A-B: Pre operative Retracted right and left lateral view in Occlusion

Article Citation: Lad, P. Lad, L. Suryavanshi, M. (2022) Digital Smile Design: A Case Report. Dental Practice, 18(6), 12-16

12 Dental Practice // November-December 2022 // Vol 18 No 6