Digital Smile Design: Utilizing Novel Technologies for Ultimate Esthetics

Digital smile design allows dental providers to digitally strategize treatments prior to performing irreversible procedures. Through the integration of various digital records, a comprehensive digital replica of the patient can be produced in which crucial facets of the patient's oral health and smile are captured. This article discusses the benefits of digital smile design and identifies key smile design and facial harmony principles when designing a patient's smile. Such principles as central incisor ratio, recurring esthetic dental (RED) proportions, facial flow, axial angulations, and more are discussed.