Learn about Aesthetic Dentistry Diagnosis and Tests at LIV Hospital. We use digital imaging and smile design to plan your perfect smile transformation.
Send us all your questions or requests, and our expert team will assist you.
Creating a beautiful smile starts with a clear plan. At LIV Hospital, we do not guess; we measure and design. Before we change your teeth, we must understand your unique mouth structure.
Diagnosis in aesthetic dentistry is about more than just finding cavities. It is about analyzing your face shape, your gum line, and how your teeth bite together. We use technology to see the final result before we even begin.
This ensures that your new smile is not only beautiful but also healthy and functional. Our diagnostic phase is thorough, comfortable, and interactive.
Every smile makeover begins with a standard check-up. We need to make sure your foundation is strong. If your gums or roots are unhealthy, cosmetic work will not last.
A routine assessment looks at the complete picture of your oral health. We look for hidden issues that could affect veneers, crowns, or implants later on.
What we check during the routine exam:
Existing Restorations: We check the condition of old fillings or crowns.
Before focusing on aesthetics, we perform standard screenings. These are non-invasive and painless. They give us a baseline of your health.
We use high-definition intraoral cameras during this stage. This looks like a small wand that takes pictures inside your mouth.
Why we use intraoral cameras:
For a complete smile transformation, standard X-rays are often not enough. We need to see your jaw and teeth in three dimensions. This is where advanced technology comes in.
We use tools that allow us to plan millimeter-perfect treatments. This reduces the risk of error and ensures your new smile fits your face perfectly.
Key advanced technologies we use:
Digital Smile Design (DSD) is the most important diagnostic step in modern aesthetic dentistry. It allows us to design your smile on a computer first.
We analyze the relationship between your teeth, gums, lips, and facial emotion. This is not just about white teeth; it is about harmony.
The goals of DSD:
How It Works
Comprehensive: Includes high-res studio photography.Digital Smile Design (DSD) is the most important diagnostic step in modern aesthetic dentistry. It allows us to design your smile on a computer first.
We analyze the relationship between your teeth, gums, lips, and facial emotion. This is not just about white teeth; it is about harmony.
The goals of DSD:
Preparing for your aesthetic diagnosis is very simple. Since there is no surgery involved in this step, you do not need to fast or change your medication.
However, there are a few small things that can help us get the best data. We want the clearest possible view of your teeth and your natural smile.
Preparation tips:
List Your Goals: Write down what you want to change about your smile.
Once the scans and photos are done, the diagnostic phase is complete. You do not have to wait days for results. Most digital images are available immediately.
The dentist will review the data right there with you. We can rotate the 3D model of your teeth and zoom in on problem areas.
What happens next:
Scheduling: We book your actual treatment appointments.
We deliver visual predictions rather than paper reports, ensuring your new smile balances aesthetics with function. To guarantee symmetry without compromising your bite, we analyze your Smile Line, Gum Display, Tooth Axis, and the Golden Proportion.
Sometimes, seeing a picture on a screen is not enough. The final diagnostic test is often a “physical mock-up.” This is a temporary material placed over your teeth.
It allows you to see the proposed shape in your own mouth. You can talk, smile, and verify the look in a mirror before we cut or alter any tooth structure.
Why the mock-up matters:
It confirms that the digital smile simulation works in real life.
We rely on a combination of different imaging types. Each one gives us a different layer of information.
Photography gives us the surface aesthetics. X-rays give us the structural health. Scans give us the 3D volume.
Common imaging tools:
DSLR Photography: Professional portrait shots to analyze facial symmetry.
Routine vs. Complex Care A basic exam is sufficient for cleanings, but major makeovers require advanced diagnostics to ensure success. We require comprehensive imaging for implants, bite correction, revising past dental work, or placing 4+ veneers.
Send us all your questions or requests, and our expert team will assist you.
We primarily use Digital Smile Design (DSD), 3D intraoral scans, and high-resolution photography. We also use standard X-rays and Panoramic imaging to check the health of the roots and bone before starting any cosmetic work.
Pre-Appointment Instructions: Please brush and floss prior to your visit. Avoid wearing lipstick so we can analyze your natural lip line, and bring reference photos of smiles you love.
Not at all. The process is completely painless. We use a small wand that simply hovers over your teeth,no scraping, no discomfort, and no messy impression trays.
Digital scanners provide accurate measurements within microns, ensuring a flawless fit for your restorations and long-term bite comfort.
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