Planning Cosmetic Dental Treatment – How Your New Smile Is Designed
Are you considering cosmetic dental treatment in London - such as veneers, bonding, or crowns - to enhance your smile? At Dr Martin Zunde, every treatment begins with a detailed planning process to ensure your results look natural, fit your face, and last for years.
This guide explains how we plan and design your new smile, step by step.
Why Careful Planning Matters in Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry combines art, precision, and technology. The aim is not only to improve how your teeth look but also to create harmony with your face, lips, and bite.
Thorough planning ensures that:
Expectations match clinical possibilities.
Irreversible changes to natural teeth are minimised.
You can preview your new smile before treatment begins.
The final result feels comfortable and looks beautifully natural.
Step 1: Your Consultation and Smile Assessment
Your journey starts with a comprehensive consultation with Dr Martin Zunde, an experienced cosmetic dentist in London.
During this appointment we will:
Take high-resolution photographs of your teeth and facial features.
Perform a 3D digital scan to create an accurate model of your teeth.
Evaluate your bite and jaw alignment.
Assess your gum health and overall dental condition.
Discuss your goals—brighter teeth, a more balanced smile, or subtle refinement.
This stage sets the foundation for a tailored treatment plan.
Step 2: Digital Smile Design
We then move into digital planning. This technology allows us to visualise your future smile before any treatment starts.
We analyse:
Tooth size, symmetry, and proportion
Smile line and lip movement
The ideal shape and shade of your teeth
Digital Smile Design ensures your smile enhancement complements your facial features naturally.
Step 3: The Trial Smile (Mock-Up Preview)
Before committing to any changes, we create a temporary mock-up of your proposed smile. A tooth-coloured resin is applied using a template directly over your natural teeth.
You’ll be able to:
See how your new smile looks in real life.
Feel how it affects speech and expression.
Request adjustments before finalising your design.
This stage is completely reversible and gives you confidence in your decision.
Step 4: Collaboration with the Dental Laboratory
Once the design is approved, we collaborate with a skilled dental technician who fabricates the veneers, crowns, or restorations with precision.
Every texture, translucency, and contour is crafted to look natural under real light. This partnership ensures your final result is as functional as it is beautiful.
Step 5: Treatment and Final Smile
With your plan finalised, treatment begins. Depending on your chosen option:
Porcelain veneers or crowns are created in the lab and bonded in place with expert precision.
Composite bonding is completed directly in-chair, often in a single visit.
The outcome is a balanced, natural smile that enhances both your confidence and oral health.
The Result – A Smile Designed Around You
A beautiful smile isn’t accidental—it’s the result of careful design, advanced technology, and expert craftsmanship.
Whether you’re interested in veneers, bonding, or full smile makeovers in London, your new smile is planned around you—your face, lifestyle, and goals.
Book a consultation with Dr Martin Zunde today and begin your journey to a confident, natural-looking smile.
