Digital Smile Design (DSD) & Esthetic Protocols refers to a modern, multi-purpose conceptual dental treatment planning tool used to enhance visual communication and predictability in cosmetic dentistry.
By using high-resolution digital photography, dynamic video recording, and specialized software, clinicians can analyze a patient’s facial and dental structures to create a “digital mockup” of the ideal smile. This protocol ensures that the final restorative results—such as veneers, crowns, or implants—are perfectly integrated with the patient’s unique facial features, while allowing the patient to “test drive” their new smile before any permanent work begins.
