Enhancing Smiles With Technology: Case Reports

Abstract

In current-day dental practice with increasing patient’s esthetic expectations, smile designing has evolved leaps and bounds in the past decade with the advent of new materials and technical improvement as well. Digital Smile Design (DSD) using Computer- Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology is a modern approach in dentistry that combines digital tools to enhance smile esthetics and precision in dental treatments. CAD/CAM technology enables dentists to create highly accurate digital models of patient’s teeth and surrounding structures. Integrating CAD/CAM technology with digital smile design streamlines the treatment process, improves accuracy, and enhances patient satisfaction. Patient can preview the proposed treatment outcomes through digital simulations, providing valuable feedback and ensuring that their expectations are met. Overall, digital smile design using CAD/CAM technology represents a cutting-edge approach to cosmetic dentistry, offering precise, customized solutions for smile enhancement. By leveraging advanced digital tools, dentists can create beautiful, natural-looking smiles that enhance both appearance and oral health. This case report aimed to present integrated planning related to functional and esthetic requirements from the patient based on digital design parameters.