Current Concepts and Perspectives of Digital Smile Designing: A Review

Abstract

Literature has well evidenced about the significance of aesthetics and its role in patients overall satisfaction. Aesthetic dentistry has different aspects and characteristics including the digital smile design (DSD) which has been used to improve obviousness of rehabilitation procedures such as direct restorative techniques. All these are an important low-cost option to receiving dental aesthetics in a short clinical duration. A structured and systematic approach is needed to assess, diagnose and address aesthetic problems predictably It is of primary importance that success of the restoration is not only dependent on the looks. Instead as clinicians, our ultimate aim is to create a pleasing composition in the smile by making an arrangement of different aesthetic components.Via Digital Smile Designing (DSD) technique, a patient constantly doubting the end result of the operation, which is an irreversible procedure, can be inspired and trained. DSD is a technological tool used to digitally design and change patients' smiles and allow them to imagine them in advance by developing and showing a digital mockup of their current smile design before physically beginning the procedure. It helps to visually communicate and engage patients in their own phase of smile design, thereby ensuring consistent outcomes of care and increasing acceptance of cases. This review paper is an attempt to highlight and focus on the various aspects of digital smile design and its evolution relating to its application, benefits, restrictions and potential prospects in aesthetic dental practise.