3D Smile Design
3D Smile Design is a digital planning process for any major cosmetic change: veneers, smile makeovers, restorative work. We capture your face and teeth digitally, design the proposed result in 3D, and let you preview it before we touch a tooth. It removes the guesswork from cosmetic dentistry and means you walk in knowing exactly what you’re going to walk out with.
What to expect
We take a digital scan, photograph your face from multiple angles and discuss what you’d like changed. From that we design your new smile in software, balancing shape, proportion and colour against your features. You see and approve the result before any treatment starts, and we can even make a temporary preview you can wear for a few minutes to feel it.
Is it right for you?
- Anyone considering veneers, a smile makeover or significant cosmetic work
- Patients who want to see the result before committing
- Cases involving multiple teeth, where planning is essential
- Anyone who’d find it reassuring to walk in with a fully approved plan
The process
Scan & photograph
Digital scans and full-face photography: the data your new smile is designed around.
Design in 3D
We design the proposed smile digitally, balancing shape, proportion and shade against your face.
Preview & approve
You see the result on screen and, where appropriate, try a temporary preview before committing.
Treatment to plan
Your veneers or restorative work are crafted to match the approved design, no surprises.
Aftercare
Aftercare depends on the treatment that follows, typically veneers or restorative work. The design itself is permanent in your record, so we can match and maintain it precisely over time.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an extra cost on top of treatment?
We discuss it upfront. For major cosmetic cases the planning is typically included; for very small changes it may not be needed.
Can I really see the result before deciding?
Yes, on screen, and often as a physical preview you can wear briefly. It’s the whole point.
How accurate is the digital plan?
Very. Your final teeth are made to match the approved design closely, with small refinements at the fit appointment.
Who is it not for?
Single small fillings or minor work. The planning effort is most worthwhile for visible cosmetic and multi-tooth cases.
Do you accept medical aids?
Yes — we accept all medical aids. We'll explain any costs and what your plan covers before treatment begins, so there are no surprises.