Technology doesn’t just make dentistry faster — it makes it smarter and more personalized. Here are two real-life stories from Hashtag Smile that show how Digital Smile Designing (DSD) helped our patients make the right decisions for natural-looking, lasting results.
Case 1: Athira’s Missing Central Incisor
Athira came to us after seeing our smile correction work on Instagram. She had visited multiple dental clinics in Bangalore before, and all of them recommended only orthodontic treatment. But there was a catch — she was congenitally missing her left central incisor. Braces alone wouldn’t fix that.
Using DSD, we took:
- High-resolution photographs of her face and smile
- Intraoral scans for precise tooth measurements
- X-rays to assess bone support and spacing
We planned her case digitally and showed her how braces alone would lead to an unbalanced midline and unnatural smile. Instead, we planned to orthodontically create the space for a central incisor and later replace it using an implant or FPD — giving her the symmetry and natural look she deserved.
That moment of clarity came from showing her the plan — not just explaining it. DSD helped her visualize her future smile, and that made all the difference.
Case 2: Minimal Prep with Mock-Up Guidance
Another patient came to us wanting veneers but was worried about excessive trimming of healthy teeth. He had already been advised for aggressive prep by others — something he wasn’t comfortable with.
At Hashtag Smile, we believe that beautiful smiles should never come at the cost of healthy tooth structure. That’s why we follow minimally invasive aesthetic preparation techniques — a modern approach that prioritizes patient comfort, long-term success, and maximum flexibility for lab technicians.
Two key tools in this process are:
- Aesthetic Preliminary Recontouring (APR)
- Aesthetic Pre-evaluative Temporaries (APT)
Together, these tools ensure precise, predictable, and reproducible tooth preparation for porcelain veneers — regardless of the original tooth alignment or anatomy.
This technique is ideal for treating:
- Spacing or gaps between teeth
- Severe tooth discoloration
- Abnormally shaped or underdeveloped teeth
- Mild to moderate misalignment
By planning the smile digitally and using mock-ups and temporary restorations, we’re able to minimize enamel trimming and maximize esthetics. The result? A natural, functional, and long-lasting smile crafted with utmost care and cutting-edge technology.
We follow conservative dentistry, and DSD played a huge role here.
We created a mock-up of the planned smile, digitally designed and 3D-printed, and transferred it into his mouth. He could see and feel the expected outcome before committing.
With the mock-up in place, we marked and trimmed only the minimal required enamel, ensuring:
- Better bond strength
- Predictable fit of the final restorations
- And most importantly, long-term success with less damage to natural tooth structure
He walked out smiling — not just with better-looking teeth, but with full confidence in the treatment path he had chosen.
Why These Stories Matter
These aren’t just procedures — they’re journeys. And DSD makes sure every step is informed, visual, and patient-centric.
At Hashtag Smile, we don’t just fix smiles. We plan them, design them, and make sure they reflect who you truly are.
