AESTHETIC DENTISTRY AT BRISBANE SMILE BOUTIQUE

Smile Design at Brisbane Smile Boutique involves a synergy of advanced dental technologies, incorporating options like porcelain veneers and Invisalign, complemented by sophisticated computer analysis for transformative new smiles.

The Dentists at Brisbane Smile Boutique bring decades of expertise in smile design, with biocompatible and durable porcelain veneers.

Aesthetic dentistry focuses on enhancing the visual appeal of teeth, gums, and often the bite. It adopts a holistic view, considering color, position, shape, size, and alignment of teeth, as well as overall facial aesthetics. This field includes a thorough assessment of jaw alignment, tooth shape, lips, mouth, and face, utilising dental photos and scans. The objective is to improve both the aesthetic and functional aspects of the smile.

The essence of this field is crafting an ideal smile for each individual, using a combination of long-lasting and aesthetically pleasing techniques. Ongoing dental preventive care and maintenance are vital for preserving these outcomes.

A prominent method in aesthetic dentistry is computer-guided smile design. This technique merges the mastery of skilled ceramists with precise computer measurements to create natural, enduring smile enhancements.

A variety of treatments such as dental crowns, bridges, tooth bonding, teeth whitening, digital smile design, dental implant crowns, Invisalign, porcelain veneers, and computer-generated restorations are utilised. These treatments range from minor modifications to comprehensive bite and smile reconstructions, all aimed at achieving a naturally enhanced smile.

Process for digital smile design

Digital Smile Design is a modern, comprehensive approach to dental treatment planning that uses advanced technology to create personalised smile enhancements. The process typically involves several key steps:

1. Consultation and Smile Analysis: The first step is a thorough consultation, where our dentist discusses the patient's dental concerns, desires, and overall health. This includes an analysis of the patient's facial and dental structures, smile dynamics, and how these elements interact.

2. Full Set of Smile Design Photos: High-quality photographs of the patient's face and smile from various angles are taken. These photos are essential for assessing facial symmetry, smile characteristics, and the relationship of teeth to the patient's facial features.

3. Intraoral Scanning: Instead of traditional dental impressions, an intraoral scanner is used to create a highly accurate, digital 3D model of the patient’s teeth and gums. This process is quick, comfortable, and provides precise data for designing the smile.

4. Exocad Software Utilisation: Exocad is a sophisticated dental CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software that is used to design the new smile. The software integrates the data from the intraoral scans and photographs. It allows your dentist to alter and design a new smile in a virtual 3D environment, considering the aesthetic and functional aspects of the teeth, gums, and bite.

5. Smile Simulation: The designed smile is then simulated using the Exocad software, showing a digital preview of the potential outcome. This simulation can be adjusted to meet the patient's expectations and preferences.

6. Treatment Planning: Using the smile design, your dentist formulates a comprehensive treatment plan. This plan may involve various dental procedures like veneers, crowns, implants, orthodontics, or other treatments necessary to achieve the desired outcome.

7. Mock-Up and Trial Smile: A physical model or mock-up of the final design is often created for the patient to try in their mouth. This allows the patient to "test-drive" their new smile before any permanent work is done.

8. Patient Approval: The patient reviews the mock-up and discusses any further adjustments with the dentist. Once the patient is satisfied with the proposed design, the final treatment is scheduled.

9. Final Treatment: The approved design is then used to guide the actual dental procedures. With the aid of smile design, these procedures are more predictable and tailored to meet the precise aesthetic and functional goals set during the planning stages.

10. Follow-Up and Maintenance: After the treatment, follow up appointments ensure that the patient is comfortable and satisfied with the results. Regular maintenance and dental care are also discussed.

Digital Smile Design is a patient centred approach, ensuring that the patient is actively involved in the planning process and the final outcome meets their expectations.

Risks of treatment

Undergoing any invasive or surgical dental procedure, including those offered at Brisbane Smile Boutique, inherently involves certain risks. It is crucial for patients to understand these risks and consider seeking a second opinion from another qualified health practitioner before proceeding with treatment.

At Brisbane Smile Boutique, the commitment to patient safety and informed decision-making is paramount. Patients are required to undergo a comprehensive dental examination and consultation appointment. This process ensures that they are suitable candidates for the proposed procedures and that they fully understand all aspects of the treatment, including potential risks and outcomes.

The photos displayed on the Brisbane Smile Boutique website are of actual patients treated by Dr Leila Haywood. While these images serve as a general representation of the treatment outcomes, it is important to note that individual results can vary significantly. This variation underscores the fact that no single dental treatment is universally suitable for every patient.

Dentists at Brisbane Smile Boutique are dedicated to providing care that is specifically tailored to the needs and circumstances of each individual patient. This personalised approach ensures that only suitable treatments are recommended and performed, aligning with the highest standards of dental care and patient safety.