Dr. Noemi Cruz-Orcutt understands that every patient has individual needs. Smile Design is a protocol of managing the shapes, contours, and color of the teeth as they appear in a smile and are proportioned in an individual’s face. This protocol and management needs to balance the elements of function and health that are specific for each individual in order to achieve a successful result.
A trained Dawson Dentist has the skills to marry the parameters of aesthetics with the critical elements of health and function. This is accomplished in a multi-step process beginning with an understanding of what the patient’s goals are. Next, through an evaluation of a series of very specific photographs taken at reproducible angles and magnification, the dentist begins to design a vision of the appropriate changes to the smile that would create the most natural beautiful result. This represents our “2-dimensional” plan.
If our goal is to create a beautiful smile, then the frame of that smile is the gums that drape the teeth and the lips that encircle them. These changes are then tested out through the use of mounted diagnostic models. The dentist utilizes 2 sets of models. The first set serves as the baseline and will remain untouched. The second set of models are then manipulated and shaped, often with the use of dental wax to see if these changes can be accomplished and designed to meet the functional and health needs of the patient. This creates our “3-dimensional Dental Blue Print” that will allow the process to be predictably reproduced in the patient’s smile. The advantage to this Smile Design Protocol is the creation of a system that yields predictable results. It also provides a great opportunity for the patient to visualize what the final results will optimally be before any treatment is initiated.
Call (641) 424-9398 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Noemi Cruz-Orcutt at Mint Springs Dentistry in Mason City, IA.
At Mint Springs Dentistry in Mason City, Iowa, our approach to smile design is meticulously crafted to enhance not just the aesthetics but also the overall oral health of our patients. After establishing a comprehensive 3-dimensional dental blueprint, we focus on individualizing the treatment plan to reflect the unique characteristics of each smile. Utilizing advanced digital technology and high-quality materials, we sculpt the perfect alignment, shape, and color of the teeth. This process is not just about cosmetic appeal; it involves a holistic assessment to ensure that the changes will function harmoniously with the patient’s bite and oral structures. Our dedicated team at Mint Springs Dentistry works closely with patients, providing them with detailed visual and functional previews of their enhanced smile, ensuring satisfaction and confidence in the results. This patient-centric approach guarantees that every smile we craft is not only beautiful but also lasting and supportive of overall dental health.
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