Digital Smile Design (DSD) is used in many fields of dentistry. This prospective observational study assessed laypeople's and dental professionals' perceptions of a DSD application. SmileCloud, an online DSD platform, was used to create two different designs for three patients; after that, the participants, in a 30-question online illustrated survey, were asked about the most attractive design and other features of the smile.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Esthet Restor Dent
January 2022
Objective: This clinical report describes and illustrates digital treatment planning and interdisciplinary orthodontic, surgical, and prosthetic treatment in a highly complex clinical case.
Clinical Considerations: Analogue design protocols through wax ups are highly variable, technique sensitive, and operator dependent. Digital smile design and treatment planning tools facilitate simplified processes through the use of natural tooth libraries, based on the specific esthetic and functional needs of the individual patient.