Digital smile design: case series

Hassam Anjum Mir; Muhammad Imran; Ali Asif; Akhla Nadeem Ahmed; Muhammad Mansoor Ayub

doi:10.51253/pafmj.v72i3.5959

Author(s)

Hassam Anjum Mir Shifa College of Dentistry Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Muhammad Imran Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry/National University of Medical Science (NUMS) Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Ali Asif Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry/National University of Medical Science (NUMS) Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Akhla Nadeem Ahmed Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry/National University of Medical Science (NUMS) Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Muhammad Mansoor Ayub Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry/National University of Medical Science (NUMS) Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Abstract

Aesthetic treatment is done to improve one's appearance. Digital Smile Design, Computer-aided design and Computer-aided manufacturing (CADCAM) dentistry have revolutionized aesthetic dentistry. First, involving patients in treatment planning increases patient confidence and a happier outcome. Secondly, decreased appointments and decreased overall treatment time also facilitate patients in today's busy lifestyle. However, this treatment method is uncommon in Pakistan due to a lack of knowledge and expensive equipment. This article aims to create awareness among the dentists so newer advanced treatment modality is adopted in Pakistan, bringing us at par with other countries.

Publication Details

Page(s) 1144-1147

DOI 10.51253/pafmj.v72i3.5959

Published Journal: Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, Volume: 72, Issue: 3, Year: 2022

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Keywords

Smile design, Computer-aided design computer-aided manufacturing., Veneers, Crowns, Esthetics, Digital dentistry