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Smile Design

Category: Procedure | Difficulty: Intermediate | Priority: Nice-to-know | Subcategory: esthetic procedure

Clinical Definition

A systematic process for planning the esthetic outcomes of a dental treatment by analyzing tooth proportions, shade, gingival architecture, and facial harmony.

Patient-Friendly

Planning the look of your smile by choosing the ideal shape, size, and color of your teeth before treatment.

Related Terms

[[digital smile design; dsd; wax-up; mock-up]]

Notes

Outputs drive lab wax-up design, veneer preparations, and provisional shapes.

Audience

๐ŸŽ“ Student ๐Ÿ—‚ Front Desk