Diagnosis/Digital planning
We start with digital planning that consists of a digital scan, photos and x-rays of the teeth.
Smile Makeover in the Dominican Republic
Smile makeovers combine cosmetic and restorative dental treatments to improve the appearance of your smile while considering oral health, bite and dental function. Depending on your individual needs, treatment may involve porcelain veneers, Lumineers, dental crowns, bridges or dental implants.
Since 2011, our practice has incorporated CAD/CAM dental technology into its clinical workflow. Intraoral scanners capture digital images of the teeth and oral structures, reducing the need for conventional impression materials in many situations. Digital scanning can improve patient comfort and support the planning of suitable dental restorations.
What is a Smile Makeover?
A smile makeover combines cosmetic and restorative dental treatments to improve the appearance of your smile while considering oral health, bite and dental function. Some patients may benefit from porcelain veneers or Lumineers, while others may require dental crowns, bridges or implants to address missing, damaged or heavily restored teeth. The appropriate combination of treatments depends on each patient's clinical condition, aesthetic goals and long-term oral health.
Advantages of Smile Makeovers:
- Improves Smile Aesthetics and Dental Function.
- Combines multiple treatments to create a new smile.
- Solves extremely difficult cases.
- Improves self confidence.
- Restores masticatory function.
Smile Makeover Process
Treatment
The teeth are prepared and the provisionals are placed.
Smile Design
Your smile design is planned digitally, and the laboratory then fabricates the restorations according to the treatment plan.
Your Final Smile
The finished prosthetics are bonded to your teeth.
FAQS about Smile Makeovers
How do I know if I am a candidate for a smile makeover?
This is a procedure that has a combination of treatments. It could include Veneers, Crowns, Bridges, Implants in the same patient to achieve desired results.
How strong are the prostheses?
Like natural teeth, we should avoid strong impacts like aggressive or strong bites. As with natural teeth, enamel can crack as a result of biting hard food, nail biting or by clenching the teeth. In Veneers or Lumineers it will cause cracks in the ceramic that can cause a fracture or simply gets de-bonded.
How long do I need to stay in the Dominican Republic for a smile makeover?
The length of your stay depends on the treatments required, laboratory turnaround times and your clinical needs. Most cases may be completed during a stay of approximately 5 days, but this cannot be guaranteed for every patient. Dental implant treatment often requires a healing period of several months before the final restoration can be placed. A personalized treatment plan should establish the recommended travel schedule before you book your trip.
In cases when patient requires also implants as part of the smile makeover a healing time for implants of 4-6 months are recommended.
What maintenance is required?
Dental restorations require good oral hygiene, including brushing, flossing and regular dental checkups. In some cases we may recommend additional maintenance depending on the type of restoration.
Is a smile makeover invasive or painful?
The level of invasiveness and discomfort depends on the procedures involved. Some treatments may require little or no tooth preparation, while dental crowns, gum procedures or implant surgery can be more invasive. Your dentist should explain the expected discomfort, anesthesia options and recovery time for your individual treatment plan.
Why choose the Dominican Republic for a Smile Makeover?
We combine a cosmetic dental procedure with a holidays in the beautiful Dominican Republic, as this process only takes two appointments, between them you can enjoy and relax in the best beaches in the Caribbean and also save up to 70% compared to USA fees. Since 2012 we have been in Dental Tourism Field in Dominican Republic receiving patients travelling abroad from USA, Canada and other countries offering high standards, high quality materials and expertise from Dr. Alonso who holds credentials from ADA, AACD, AAID and AGD.