Smile design
Medically reviewed by Dr. Florin Cofar · last reviewed 17 October 2026
Your smile, designed first
Smile design is not a treatment on its own. It is the first step of every treatment that changes how your smile looks, from one crown or a few veneers to orthodontics or a full rehabilitation: the plan for how your teeth will look and work when treatment is done, which you see before anything starts. We start from your face and from natural tooth shapes in a biometric library (a library of real tooth shapes), then adapt them to you.
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Character in the details
Every smile is designed for one person. We keep the shapes, proportions and small asymmetries that make it yours, and as much of your natural tooth, gum and bone as we can. Then we fit the design to your face, your age and the way you smile and speak, judged in motion as well as in photos. Every line is decided by hand and by eye.
One design for every step
The approved design is the reference for the whole treatment, one tooth or the whole smile: veneers, crowns, orthodontics or surgery all work toward it. Our lab, in the clinic, makes guides and temporaries shaped like the final teeth from it, so each step stays close to the plan and gums heal around the right form. Dentists and technicians plan it together, and steps can often be grouped into fewer, longer appointments.
Saved for the years ahead
The design accounts for ageing, wear and your bite. We keep it as your saved design, so years from now your smile can be maintained and renewed as it was designed, by the same team.
Risks and limitations
Every treatment has possible side effects. Here is what you should know before deciding. We go through your own risks at the consultation.
Possible risks and side effects
- A digital design or mock-up is a preview: the final result depends on biology and can differ slightly
This is general information; your diagnosis comes from an examination. Your doctor will explain the risks that apply to you before you agree to any treatment.
What it costs
| Integrated planning & designFor larger treatments: the design of your end result, a preview of your new smile and the written treatment plan, explained on video with the biological and esthetic reasons | €150 |
| Ceramic unit (veneer or crown)Digitally designed, monolithic milled, finished by hand in our lab. Typical longevity 10–15 years | €650 – €900per unit |
Other prices in this field
| Composite fillingLayered composite filling, shaped for natural morphology | €85 – €120 |
| Printed ceramic unit3D-printed from a ceramic composite. For a transitional phase, or as a final option on a limited budget. Typical longevity 2–5 years | €300per unit |
| Provisional crownTemporary restoration during healing | €75 – €100 |
| Crown removalRemoving an existing crown | €10per tooth |
| Post-endodontic reconstructionMilled fibreglass post with core reconstruction | €120 |
| Indirect pulp cappingProtecting the nerve when decay is close to the pulp | €50per tooth |
Indicative prices, in euro. After your consultation you get your exact plan, in writing, before any treatment starts.
Smile design: frequently asked questions
Is smile design only for veneers?+
No. It guides many treatments, including crowns, orthodontics, gum surgery and implants. It plans both function and appearance.
How long does the smile design process take?+
Usually a few days, depending on complexity. It starts after a consultation with photos, a 3D scan of your teeth and a CBCT for every rehabilitation (€50). The design (€150) ends with the plan presentation, with a preview built from your plan. You get the plan and the total price in writing before treatment.
Will I see a preview of my smile before treatment?+
Yes. You see a mock-up in additive cases, or a digital simulation built from your 3D plan in reductive ones, and approve the direction before committing.
Will the result look exactly like the preview?+
Closely, with small differences. A design is simplified a little on its way to the mouth, by manufacturing and by how gums heal. We explain what to expect in your case.
Can I choose the shape and colour?+
Yes, with guidance. We combine your preferences with facial cues and natural tooth shapes to propose forms and shades that fit your features.
How much does smile design cost?+
The 3D smile design costs €150. It includes the preview, the written treatment plan and functional planning, explained on video with the biological and aesthetic reasons behind it.
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Start with a consultation
A dentist looks at your teeth and gums, listens to what you want and explains your options. You get a plan and a total price before any treatment starts.