Digital Smile Design

Treatment overview‍

Digital Smile Design (DSD) is an innovative approach to planning your ideal smile. Using advanced digital imaging and design software, we create a custom treatment plan that allows you to visualise your new smile before any work begins. At Dental Holistix, our Digital Smile Design process ensures that each detail of your treatment plan is carefully tailored to your facial features, dental health and personal aesthetic goals. DSD not only guides the entire process but also allows you to participate in designing your own smile.

‍How Digital Smile Design works‍

Digital Smile Design combines imaging, digital modelling, and interactive planning to produce a preview of your future smile. We begin by taking high-quality photos, videos, and digital scans of your teeth and facial features. These images are used to create a virtual model of your teeth, which we enhance and align with your specific preferences and ideal smile outcome.

Through the use of 3D imaging, you’ll see a digital mockup of the results. This visual preview lets you make informed decisions about each treatment involved in your smile transformation. Once you’re happy with the design, we use the DSD plan as a guide to perform each procedure accurately and efficiently.‍

Key benefits

• Customised treatment: Tailored precisely to your facial structure, dental health, and aesthetic desires.
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• Visual preview: See a digital representation of your new smile before committing to treatment.
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• Collaborative approach: Be actively involved in the design process, offering input on your smile preferences.
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• Precision and predictability: Provides a clear treatment roadmap, ensuring efficient and accurate results.‍

Who is a good candidate?‍

Digital Smile Design is ideal for patients who:

• Are interested in a comprehensive smile makeover
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• Want to preview their results before treatment begins
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• Prefer a collaborative, patient-centred approach to treatment planning
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• Seek to address multiple aesthetic or functional concerns with a clear, predictable outcome

If you’re looking for a custom, transformative approach to your smile, DSD may be the right choice.‍

Treatment timeline‍

The DSD process typically involves the following steps:

1. Initial consultation and imaging: We capture digital images, videos, and scans to create a detailed model of your teeth and face.
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2. Smile design and preview: Using DSD software, we design a virtual mockup of your new smile and review it with you, making adjustments based on your feedback.
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3. Treatment planning and execution: Once you’re satisfied with the design, we use the DSD plan as a guide to perform the necessary treatments, such as veneers, crowns, or orthodontics.‍

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FAQs

How long does the Digital Smile Design process take?‍

The design and consultation phase typically takes one to two appointments. Once the design is finalised, the treatment timeline will depend on the specific procedures included in your plan.
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Can I make changes to my design during the process?‍

Yes, DSD is highly interactive, and we encourage your input throughout the process to ensure the final design meets your expectations.
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Is DSD only for cosmetic treatments?‍

While DSD is often used for aesthetic improvements, it also helps plan functional treatments, such as bite correction and alignment.
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What maintenance is needed after DSD treatment?‍

Maintaining your new smile will involve good oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups. We’ll provide guidance based on your specific treatments to keep your smile looking its best.