Mykhaylyuk, N. Digitalization: New era of dentistry. J. Prosthet. Dent. (2024) doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2024.03.002.

The visual appeal of teeth and smiles significantly influences both how others perceive individuals and their self-image and confidence. The subjective nature of dental esthetics, varying greatly among patients and dental professionals, has made digital smile design tools essential for creating natural and personalized esthetics. Contemporary digital methods and workflows encompass all clinical phases, from diagnosis to the creation of a smile aligned with the patient's facial features, and the completion of the restoratives. Digital technologies not only streamline treatment planning, smile designing, and the creation of restorations but also enable effective and time-efficient collaboration among different dental specialists and dental laboratory technicians, enhancing overall patient care. The use of contemporary digital tools in interdisciplinary esthetic treatments is presented, underscoring the role of high magnification for precision, implant placement, minimal invasiveness, and clinical effectiveness.