What is Digital Smile Design (DSD)?

DSD is the most advanced and latest concept of digital dentistry. The technology is based on the analysis of the patients’ dental proportions. A series of digital photos and videos are taken to study the patients’ face. The smile is then designed uniquely to best suit the face. Before the start of the treatment, the patient approves and agrees with the design. DSD is one of the newest faces of dentistry helping individuals to live with self-esteem in a very judgmental society.

Mock-up procedures are performed before starting the procedure.

Dr. Christian Coachman is the inventor of the Digital Smile Design. Dr. Coachman is a dentist, ceramist and instructor hailing from Sao Paulo, Brazil. He has many renowned international publications on aesthetic dentistry, dental ceramics and implants and oral rehabilitation.

Goals of DSD

Smile design: Improving the design of the smile with equal participation from the patient
Communication protocol: Developing an association with the patient and other specialists to create the best possible design
Emotional dentistry: Perceptional value of the treatment is enhanced once a favorable consequence is presented thus upgrading patient value
Technological integration: Using the latest technological advancements available to provide efficient clinical results

Features of the software

The salient features of the software are its measurement tools, design tools, simulation, CAD/CAM software, exporting images in jpg, jpeg, tiff, bmp, gif and png formats, printing designs, importing images and the availability of the software in several different languages besides English. The images can be aligned and calibrated. There are embedded tooth templates in the software that are available in different sizes and shapes. Automatic ratio and measurement calculations with adjustable colour and texture of the tooth are also available.

Benefits of the DSD

DSD is beneficial for both patients and dentists. Patients get an opportunity to get involved in designing their own smile. The expectations can be visualized before proceeding with the treatment. They can play an essential part in the planning of the treatment. For dentists, it is a tool to show the patients a preview of their smile and can explain the several other smile options that can be made available. This way a patient’s realistic expectations can be established. With DSD the dentists can communicate effectively with the dental labs for the planned smile. Due to the various image export and import features of the software, the dental lab is able to visualize the end product better to provide the best possible results.

At Dental Solutions Bangalore

Dr. Ramya is a certified practitioner of DSD. She creates smile simulations and presentations along with treatment plans best suited for the patient. Dental Solutions allows patients enough time to prepare, evaluate and design their smile. As a collaborative effort, the clinic gives patients of DSD a chance to visually select their smiles simultaneously providing cost-effective solutions for them.

There are very few qualified trainers on Digital Smile Design across the globe and Dr. Ramya from Dental Solutions, Bangalore is one of them. She is a qualified practitioner in laser dentistry and holds the prowess to resolve complex oral cases effectively.

Testimonials

Parthapradhan – Wavelength Optimised Periodontal Therapy

Parthapradhan recently underwent a Wavelength Optimized Periodontal Therapy (WPT) for treating periodontitis at Dental Solutions Bangalore. Treatments for Periodontal diseases range from nonsurgical to surgical. Non-surgical treatment would include cleaning, scaling and root planning whereas surgical would include Flap surgery, pocket reduction surgery, bone or tissue grafting, guided tissue regeneration and bone surgery. Dentists now… Read more “Parthapradhan – Wavelength Optimised Periodontal Therapy”

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Fabrice from France – Wavelength Optimised Periodontal Therapy

Fabrice from France tells us about his experience at Dental Solutions Clinic. He was suffering from gum disease for quite a while; and while he did seek various opinions, none of them helped him discover the root cause of the problem. He is very thankful to Dental Solutions and Dr Balasubramanya for diagnosing it at… Read more “Fabrice from France – Wavelength Optimised Periodontal Therapy”

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Irshad Ahmed from Canada

It is testimonials like these that brighten our smile. Irshad Ahmed from Canada visited our dental clinic in Bangalore for periodontal treatment, he initially suffered from the consequences of the gum disease, but after the treatment, he is happy and completely relieved of the pain and the treatment has already started showing great results.… Read more “Irshad Ahmed from Canada”

Irshad Ahmed

WPT, LANAP treatment

Ibrahim a pilot from the Maldives shares his experience after undergoing Wavelength Optimized Periodontal Therapy (WPT) and LANAP, Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure at Dental Solutions Clinic in Bangalore. Wavelength Optimised Periodontal Therapy is used to treat Periodontal diseases. The word “periodontal” means “around the teeth”. A periodontal disease is caused by Gram-Positive & Gram… Read more “WPT, LANAP treatment”

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Hidris Barro from Ivory Coast

Hi, I’m Hidris Barro from Ivory Coast. I was having few issues with my teeth, so I search online and I found Dental Solutions in Bangalore and I came and met Dr. Balasubramanya. I got my issues treated along with some filling and cleaning, now I feel very good. Here the service is very nice,… Read more “Hidris Barro from Ivory Coast”

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Claude Yao from Ivory Coast

Hi, I’m Claude Yao from Ivory Coast, West Africa, I had an issue with gum bleeding, so I came to Dental solutions to meet Dr. Balasubramanya. I got the gum bleeding issue treated along with some fillings and I’m very satisfied. The hygiene in this hospital is very nice and the service is very fine.… Read more “Claude Yao from Ivory Coast”

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