As your trusted dental practice, Dr. Wolfe and your dental team at Summit Smiles Dental understand how important it is to you to exude confidence and beauty. In our joint pursuit of your ultimate smile, we use cutting-edge technology and techniques to ensure that you know exactly what your smile will look like long before it is complete. Let’s explore the steps involved in achieving your future smile.
1. Digital 3D Model: A Window into Your Potential Outcome
The journey to your perfect smile begins with the creation of a digital 3D model of your teeth and gums. Through advanced technology, we capture detailed images of your teeth, gums and mouth, allowing us to visualize the potential outcome of your smile design. This interactive process enables you to actively participate in designing your ideal smile. Together, we will discuss your aesthetic goals and address any concerns you may have.
2. Digital Smile Design Wax-Up: Trying on Your New Smile.
The digital smile design wax-up is a key stage in the smile design process. After analyzing the digital 3D model, our skilled dental team will create a virtual representation of your new smile. This digital wax-up provides a realistic preview of how your smile will look after the transformation is complete. You will have the opportunity to “try on” your new smile for a couple of days, enabling you to see the potential results in real-time.
3. Adjustments and Fine-Tuning: Ensuring Near Perfection.
Your input is vital during the digital smile design wax-up phase. We encourage you to provide feedback and share your thoughts on the proposed changes. This collaboration allows us to make adjustments as needed, ensuring that the final result gives you the best possible functionality and aligns with your unique facial features, personality and preferences.
4. Temporary Mockup: A Sneak Peek of Your Future Smile.
In some cases, we can take the digital smile design a step further by creating a temporary mockup of your new smile. This mockup, based on the digital wax-up, can be temporarily fitted to your teeth, allowing you to see and feel what your smile will be like after the transformation. This exciting step provides additional reassurance and allows for any final tweaks to the design.
Patients like you often share the many benefits of digital smile design. They appreciate the visual clarity they get throughout the journey and the fact that the digital smile design process offers a realistic expectation of the new smile. They also express gratitude for being able to actively participate in the design process, as they become an essential part of creating a smile that is uniquely theirs. Moreover, digital smile design fosters effective communication between patients and our dental team, ensuring that we understand each desire and can address any concerns. With the ability to preview and fine-tune your smile design, you can rest assured the outcome will exceed your expectations.