What Is a Dental Mock-Up and Why Is It Done Before Smile Designing?
A dental mock-up is a temporary, reversible trial smile placed directly over a patient’s existing teeth to preview the final results of cosmetic dentistry like veneers or crowns. It’s done before permanent smile designing so patients can test drive the new...
Can smile designing fix a gummy smile or just teeth?
Smile designing fixes a gummy smile in addition to teeth. It’s a comprehensive approach that uses diagnostics like digital scans and x-rays to address both gum tissue levels and tooth proportion, often combining laser gum contouring, veneers, or orthodontic...
Are Dental Implants Safe?
Dental implants are considered very safe and highly effective, with a 95% to 98% success rate. Made of biocompatible titanium, they offer a long-term, stable solution for missing teeth, though rare complications like infection or nerve injury can occur. That’s...
What is Laser Dentistry? โ Which Lasers are used for Laser Dental Treatment?
Laser dentistry uses focused light beams, called photons, instead of drills or scalpels to perform precise dental procedures. It’s a minimally invasive option for both hard tissue (teeth) and soft tissue (gums), offering less pain, reduced bleeding, faster...
What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry is a branch of dental care focused on improving the appearance of teeth, gums, and the overall smile. It includes treatments like teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, dental bonding, gum contouring, dental implants, and clear aligners such as...Medically Reviewed by
Dr. Jaydev Matapathi
BDS, MDS (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics)
MFD RCSI (UK), MFDS RCPS (Glasgow, UK)
Member Faculty of Dentistry โ Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Member Faculty of Dental Surgery โ Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow Dual Super-Specialisation: Microscopic Endodontics & Smile Designing
Member Faculty of Dental Surgery โ Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow Dual Super-Specialisation: Microscopic Endodontics & Smile Designing