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Leveraging Digital Smile Design Technology in Esthetic Restorative Dentistry
Macarena Rivera1, Markus B Blatz2
1Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile; Adjunct Professor, Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Private Practice, Santiago, Chile.
Abstract:
Digital smile design has transformed the approach to planning and executing esthetic dental treatments, allowing clinicians to digitally visualize and customize a patient's smile before taking any clinical interventions. By leveraging modern digital technologies, clinicians can streamline diagnostics and treatment planning while also improving accuracy in predicting the final results. This article explores the advantages of digital smile design in esthetic treatment planning along with the key principles of smile design and facial harmony that must be considered for a successful smile transformation.

