Digital Smile Design Vancouver, Kitsilano and Point Grey
What is digital smile design
When considering a smile makeover, digital smile design offers a crucial test drive of your new smile before proceeding with the treatment. This virtual approach replaces the traditional method of laboratory diagnostic wax-up.
First, facial photography and a digital scan of your teeth are used to create a custom-designed smile in the software. Then, you can try this new smile on your teeth. Additionally, this procedure does not require any anesthesia or drilling. Essentially, it provides a mock-up of your new smile, allowing you to experience the transformation before committing to the full treatment.
Frequently asked questions:
Why is digital smile design important before smile make-over?
Digital Smile Designing or DSD is a unique smile planning approach that lets us, as your cosmetic dentist/prosthodontist, offer you a visualization of the treatment before the treatment is executed, improve predictability, and better communication.
Using videos, photographs, and temporary mock-ups, we can better understand the harmony between the lips, gums, and teeth and how they work together to form your smile that would blend naturally with your existing teeth. All this procedure will be done digitally on the computers.
What is the downside of digital smile design?
Although this approach is very convenient and has many advantages, it may be overpromising. It is impossible to provide the exact outcome seen in the digital design in actual clinical situations. Still, it is a great communication tool for the dentist and patient to set their gain plan.
How many appointments are needed for the process?
The process may need 1-2 appointments depending on your case complexity. Each appointment may take up to 30 minutes. The cost varies based on the complexity of the case and starts at $500.