Today, aesthetic dentistry plays a major role not only in terms of health, but also in terms of beauty and self-confidence. Aesthetic dental treatments focus on many goals such as making a person's smile more attractive, aligning teeth, correcting discoloration and deformities. With advances in technology and innovative treatment methods, many new trends in dental aesthetics have emerged.
Trends in Aesthetic Dentistry
The latest trends in dental aesthetics are as follows:
Digital Smile Design
Digital smile design is one of the most preferred aesthetic dentistry applications of recent years. With the help of digital tools, this technology enables the patient to design a tooth design that is suitable for the patient's face shape, tooth structure and smile. Using digital scanners and 3D software, the teeth are imaged, and a personalized smile is designed.
Zirconium Veneers
Zirconium veneers are one of the materials that have the closest aesthetic appearance to natural teeth. Since it is a material with high light transmittance, it imitates the natural tooth appearance in the best way. It also offers a long-lasting solution thanks to its durability and biocompatible structure. Zirconium veneers are widely preferred for aesthetic and functional dental restorations.
Tooth Whitening
Teeth whitening continues to be one of the most popular applications in aesthetic dentistry. White and bright teeth are the symbol of a healthy smile. Today, advanced methods such as laser-assisted whitening can quickly remove stains and yellowing of teeth. Teeth whitening offers various methods that can be applied both in dental clinics and at home.
Laminated Veneer (Leaf Porcelain)
Laminated veneers are an aesthetic dentistry application made by placing thin porcelain layers on the front surface of the teeth. It is generally preferred for people who have problems with the colour, shape or size of their teeth. It gives the teeth a natural and aesthetic appearance with minimal intervention. Thin porcelain sheets are bonded onto the teeth and quickly change the appearance of the teeth.
Invisalign: Teeth Correction with Transparent Aligners
Orthodontic treatments are no longer limited to metal brackets. Transparent aligners, known as Invisalign, offer the opportunity to correct teeth alignment problems without aesthetic concerns. Invisalign corrects teeth gently and gradually thanks to transparent aligners specially prepared for your teeth. It is an ideal solution for those who need teeth correction without braces.
Pink Aesthetics (Gum Aesthetics)
Not only teeth but also gums are of great importance in smile aesthetics. Gingival aesthetics, known as pink aesthetics, are applications performed to ensure that the gums appear healthy and symmetrical. Receding gums, asymmetries or excessive gum problems can be corrected with laser treatment and surgical procedures. Pink aesthetics reveals a more beautiful smile by providing tooth and gum harmony.
Hollywood Smile Design
Another aesthetic dentistry trend that has become popular in recent years is the Hollywood smile design. This design aims to achieve the perfect white teeth and symmetrical smile of celebrities. The Hollywood smile includes a series of procedures such as teeth whitening, laminated veneer application and aesthetic arrangement of the gums. This comprehensive approach is planned in accordance with the person's facial features and dental structure.
Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Treatments
Minimally invasive dental treatments offer aesthetic solutions with minimal intervention to the tooth structure. In these treatments, the natural structure of the teeth is preserved, and aesthetic results are achieved without damaging the tooth enamel. Applications such as teeth whitening, laminated veneers and gum aesthetics are examples of minimally invasive treatment methods.
