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Zeba Jafri1, Nafis Ahmad2, Madhuri Sawai1
1Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia University, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi, 110025, India.
Summary
Digital Smile Designing (DSD) allows patients to visualize their new smile before irreversible aesthetic dental treatments. This technique enhances patient satisfaction and treatment predictability by involving them in the smile design process.
Area of Science:
- Dental Aesthetics
- Digital Dentistry
Background:
- Patient satisfaction is paramount in aesthetic dental treatments.
- Irreversible procedures necessitate clear patient understanding and expectation alignment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role of Digital Smile Designing (DSD) in aesthetic dental practice.
- To explore the use, advantages, limitations, and future of DSD.
Main Methods:
- Digital Smile Designing (DSD) involves digitally designing and modifying patient smiles.
- A digital mockup of the proposed smile is created for patient visualization prior to treatment.
Main Results:
- DSD facilitates visual communication and patient involvement in smile design.
- It leads to predictable treatment outcomes and increased case acceptance.
Conclusions:
- DSD is a valuable tool for enhancing patient satisfaction and understanding in aesthetic dentistry.
- The technique improves treatment predictability and case acceptance through digital visualization.
