Smile designing: A review

Abstract

Smile is a jewellery that can be easily adorned by a person. It enhances the beauty of an individual. Aesthetics is what matters most as it is the visible perception of an individual. The primary goal of aesthetic treatment should be patient's satisfaction and the end result of the treatment should fulfil the patient's expectations. The major innovation in the field of dental prosthetics is the emergence of computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology, which allows to obtain remarkable results. Digital Smile Design helps in creating smile through a simulation and preview the final result of the proposed treatment. Digital technologies allow accurate treatment planning and facilitate the obtaining of aesthetic, functional and predictable prosthetic outcome.