Aesthetic dentistry in Essen
Diadentis Smile Design involves considering personal preferences and the visible characteristics of the smile together. A visual preview can help facilitate a discussion about potential changes; it does not constitute a guarantee of a specific treatment outcome.
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Clearly capturing preferences
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Incorporating shape, color, and gums
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Discussing possibilities in advance
Your own smile remains the starting point
Aesthetic planning is not based on a standardized ideal. Factors such as tooth shape, color, and alignment, as well as existing restorations and the gum line, are taken into account. Equally important are the changes the patient personally desires.
Depending on the goal, the process may involve minor adjustments, a more significant transformation, or comprehensive planning. Throughout this process, the natural overall appearance and dental health are considered together.
Preview as a basis for discussion
Photos and visual simulations can clearly illustrate potential directions. They serve to align expectations: which features should be preserved, what changes are desired, and what treatment would actually be required to achieve them?
A simulation cannot fully predict biological conditions, material behavior, or the healing process. Consequently, the final result may differ from the preview.
Treatment planning follows an examination
Before making a recommendation, we assess the teeth, gums, function, and any existing restorations. Depending on the findings, options such as veneers, teeth whitening, or gum contouring may be discussed. We decide on a case-by-case basis whether a procedure is suitable and, if so, which one.
Aesthetic rehabilitation: from your wishes to a treatment plan
When multiple teeth need modification or existing restorations require replacement, a beautiful preview image alone is not enough. We combine your aesthetic goals with our clinical findings: What can be preserved? Which changes are truly necessary? How can the restoration be maintained in everyday life?
During our consultation, we distinguish between goals such as color, shape, and tooth alignment. We explain suitable alternatives and their implications regarding effort, maintenance, time, and cost. The consultation might also result in a decision to limit the scope of treatment or to forgo purely aesthetic changes.
If multiple areas require treatment, the aesthetic plan is integrated into the overall dental restoration concept. Our guide to digital dentistry explains the information provided by scans and photographs.
Professional background regarding the link between clinical findings and visual planning: Coachman, Calamita, and Sesma: Documentation and Digital Smile Design Planning (2017). This description of the method does not constitute a guarantee of a specific treatment outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions about Smile Design
Does the preview accurately show the final result?
No. It illustrates a possible direction and supports the collaborative planning process. The achievable result depends on clinical findings, the chosen treatment, and individual factors.
Does a Smile Design have to lead to treatment?
No. Initially, wishes and possibilities can be assessed. A separate decision is made later regarding whether treatment is desired and medically appropriate.
This information does not replace a personal examination or individual medical advice.
Responsible for clinical content: Dr. Stefan Schmid, dentist.