Smile design is a branch of dentistry that focuses on optimizing a person’s smile in terms of aesthetics, function and health. This involves a process in which dentists and dental technicians come together to try to create a smile that suits the patient’s facial structure, tooth form, color harmony and general aesthetic expectations.

Smile design usually includes the following elements:

➤ Color and Form Harmony: The natural colors and form of the teeth are selected in accordance with the person’s facial structure.

➤ Spaces Between Teeth and Alignment: In smile design, the spaces between the teeth are arranged and proper alignment of the teeth is ensured.

➤ Gums: The health and appearance of the gums are also taken into consideration in smile design. If necessary, gum correction procedures can be applied.

➤ Shape and Size of Teeth: Having the appropriate shape and size of teeth is important for an aesthetic smile.

➤ Aesthetic Restorations: The appearance of the teeth is corrected using aesthetic restorative procedures such as porcelain laminates, dental veneers, and bonding.

➤ Smile Line and Facial Symmetry: Dentists position the teeth by taking into account the person’s facial structure and smile line.