Smile Simulation Apps: Just a Gimmick or a Real Planning Tool?

Smile makeover in dentistry has reached a new high! From instant teeth whitening to 2-sitting only digital dental smile makeovers. The dental roots, headed by dr. dheeraj setia is located in the heart of two major cities of India, South Delhi and DLF Golf Course road, Gurgaon. Dr. Dheeraj Setia holds a master’s degree in conservative and endodontic dentistry and is a diplomat to the American association of implantology. 

Over two decades of experience in this field of dentistry, Dr. Setia very well understands the growing change in needs of the patients and the trend of smile makeover with digital smile design in India. 

What is smile design aka smile makeover in dentistry?

A smile makeover in dentistry refers to cosmetic dental procedure that is used to transform any discrepancy that is related to any intra-oral structure, teeth or gums. Smile makeover procedures at the dental roots are:

• Scaling and polishing
• Teeth whitening or teeth bleaching
• Ceramic veneers or porcelain veneers
• Composite veneers
• Clear braces aka Invisalign 
• Dental implants  
• Laser dentistry 

One of the most  advanced “features” that has been introduced in the field of dentistry is a digital smile design aka DSD.

Digital smile design refers to the modern approach in cosmetic dentistry via the application of technology to digitally depict and change one’s smile. DSD is done through an intra-oral digital scanner where this scanner captures multiple high quality images of each and every surface of the tooth along with the soft tissue i.e. gums. Stitch these images together to make a simulation of what one’s occlusion looks like. It captures extremely minute details of each tooth’s width, height, shape, and also the texture and shade. With the help of the advancement in software, it shows us desirable changes or masks dental discrepancy by showing us before and after results simulation and images. Thus, making the patient aware of  what their smile would look like after the desired treatment. 

This digital smile design software can be used for orthodontic treatment like Invisalign clear aligners, full mouth rehabilitation with crowns and onlays, ceramic veneers, dental implants and many more. 

What are the benefits of digital smile makeover?

• One can easily now visualise what their appearance would be after the desired treatment and thus can change or specify possible modifications, if they wish, that can be tried to be incorporated in the treatment plan.
• It not only makes the patient confident about their treatment plan but also makes it easier for our smile makeover specialists to communicate with our dental lab technician and ceramists. Instruction can be easily conveyed and visually be explained to the ceramist in order to get the best results in terms of crowns, ceramic veneers and onlays. 
• For invisalign, our team of orthodontists can easily modify the simulation and can attain the best possible orthodontic change for a particular case. Smile simulation plays a crucial role in the treatment planning of a case. 
• For cases in dental implants, guided dental implants are always recommended as the precision of placement of dental implants under a guide is more desirable and successful. The very first step of this is taking an intra-oral scan followed by intra oral radiographs and CBCT. 

What are these smile simulation apps?

There are many companies that provide you with instant smile makeover simulation, showing a “before and after” image. Usually, these apps ask for a “selfie” where the individual is supposed to smile, showing their teeth, they process this image and just like a filter, they show you the “after.” 

It is to be noted that all these applications are supported through artificial intelligence and not via a dental surgeon or a smile makeover specialist who instantly is suggesting or processing these digital smile designs, instantly.

Thus, these smile simulation apps can only show what your smile MIGHT look like after a makeover but one shouldn’t rely on those instant results without consulting a smile makeover specialist at The Dental Roots.

The smile simulation used at our clinics at The Dental Roots, South Delhi or Gurgaon is via an intra oral scanner that is by Invisalign or 3M. These are the main softwares that are accepted globally, thus, are the most reliable source of instant smile simulation makeovers. 

Dr. Dheeraj Setia and his team of smile makeover specialists in Delhi and Gurgaon make sure that they understand the main reason why an individual would want a smile makeover in the very first place. Clinically assessing and understanding the case thoroughly, different treatment plans are suggested for different individuals. 

To know more about digital smile makeover, reach out to us on +91 8130750008 or drop us a mail at enquiry@thedentalroots.com