Digital Smile Design: an expert guide into the digital dental process

Digital Smile Design is an incredibly effective high-tech method of controlling dental treatment and can greatly improve one's smile.

Top Doctors recently had the pleasure of speaking with highly experienced London-based cosmetic dentist, Dr Sandra Garcia Martin, to quiz her on what exactly a Digital Smile Design process involves, and how it can benefit patients who are wishing to undergo it.

What is Digital Smile Design?

Digital Smile Design is a planning tool that we use in cosmetic dentistry. It enables us to see the result for the patients. It is a very useful tool that communicates with patients. They are able to see the final result before they even come in for any treatment.

How does it work?

Well, we can try a smile in their mouths and the patients can then see it on camera before we start the treatment.

Who is an ideal candidate for Digital Smile Design?

An ideal patient for Digital Smile Design is pretty much anyone who is looking to change their smile, whether its braces, veneers, or with whitening.

What are the benefits of Digital Smile Design?

The main benefit is being able to plan everything before we start with the treatment. Therefore, there is very little room for improvisation and mistakes, and the chances of this occurring are minimal due to the organised planning.

Can any practising dentist use Digital Smile Design?

No. You need to be properly qualified to be able to use this tool because there is a lot of misinformation about what digital dentistry is. Therefore, I encourage anyone who is willing to try this to start the journey properly by going to all the courses and attending all the classes you need before starting.

What can be expected from a Digital Smile Design process?

The Digital Smile Design process is a very fun process because you are working alongside the patient. Again, it is a great communication tool. You take a lot of photos and videos, and patients are able to see themselves and design their smile with you.

Dr Sandra Garcia Martin is a highly skilled and trusted cosmetic dentist. If you are considering changing your smile and are interested in Digital Smile Design, make sure you contact her today via her Top Doctors profile.