Smile Analysis, A Clinical Read of Your Smile, Without the Flight
- Smile analysis is a structured aesthetic and functional read of your current smile, performed by a Stunning Dentistry clinician on a set of standardised photographs you submit.
The output is a written report, typically 4–6 pages, that documents what we see, identifies the clinical drivers behind your aesthetic concerns, proposes treatment options graded by invasiveness and cost, and suggests next steps.
What Smile Analysis Is
Smile analysis is a structured aesthetic and functional read of your current smile, performed by a Stunning Dentistry clinician on a set of standardised photographs you submit. The output is a written report, typically 4–6 pages, that documents what we see, identifies the clinical drivers behind your aesthetic concerns, proposes treatment options graded by invasiveness and cost, and suggests next steps.
It is not a sales pitch. It is the same clinical analysis we would do at the start of an in-person consultation, abbreviated to what photographs can show.
At Stunning Dentistry
The smile-analysis report is signed by the reviewing clinician and dated. It is part of the clinical record from the moment we issue it. Patients who proceed to in-person treatment see the analysis revisited at consult, the report is the starting point for the case, not a marketing artefact.
The Five Photographs We Need
Specific instructions are sent at booking. The photos:
1. Full smile, frontal view, natural smile, lips relaxed beyond the smile, photographed from straight ahead at chin level.
2. Lips-retracted, frontal, using a lip retractor (we send instructions for borrowing one or improvising). Shows the teeth in occlusion.
3. Lips-retracted, left lateral, 45° angle from the left side.
4. Lips-retracted, right lateral, 45° angle from the right side.
5. Bite open, frontal, teeth slightly apart so the upper edge and lower edge are visible separately.
A smartphone camera is fine. The lighting needs to be even (natural daylight is best); the framing tight (smile fills the frame); and the focus sharp on the front teeth.
A good set of five photos takes about 5 minutes to capture once you have the retractor positioned. We have video instructions on the booking confirmation.
What We Look At in Each Photo
Aesthetic Parameters (Frontal Smile)
- Smile line, does the upper-lip curve match the curve of the upper-tooth edges?
- Tooth-display ratio, how much of each upper tooth shows on a relaxed smile vs a full smile?
- Buccal corridor, the dark space between upper teeth and the inner cheek when smiling. Wide vs narrow.
- Midline, does the midline between the upper central incisors align with the philtrum and chin?
- Incisal embrasure, the spaces at the biting edge between adjacent teeth.
- Gingival display, how much gum tissue shows on a full smile.
Tooth-Level Aesthetics (Lips Retracted)
- Tooth proportion, width:height ratio per tooth (the published "golden ratio" is one reference, but real aesthetic outcomes vary).
- Tooth shade, Vita classical / 3D Master shade approximation.
- Surface texture, smooth, matte, characterised.
- Restoration presence, fillings, crowns, veneers visible; assessment of fit, colour-match, marginal integrity.
- Wear patterns, attrition (occlusal), erosion (lingual), abrasion (cervical), abfraction (cervical V-notches).
Functional Parameters (Lateral Views)
- Anterior guidance, overlap between upper and lower anterior teeth.
- Canine guidance vs group function, which teeth contact during lateral excursion.
- Crowding or spacing in posterior segments.
- Soft-tissue health, visible recession, gum colour, marginal tissue contour.
Bite Open Frontal
- Edge alignment, flat edges suggest wear; rounded suggest unworn.
- Visible cracks, cracks in upper anterior enamel.
- Existing restorations at the biting edge.
What the Report Includes
A typical smile-analysis report:
1. Cover, your name (or anonymous reference), the reviewing clinician's name, date.
2. Photographic record, your five photos annotated with what we see.
3. Aesthetic assessment, narrative covering the parameters above, identifying what is contributing to your aesthetic concern.
4. Functional assessment, wear patterns, occlusion, parafunction signs.
5. Treatment options, graded by invasiveness:
- Conservative (e.g., whitening + minor composite)
- Mid (composite veneers + occlusal adjustment)
- Premium (porcelain or zirconia veneers + smile design)
- Comprehensive (full restorative rehabilitation if functional drivers are involved)
6. Cost band for each option in your home currency.
7. Recommended next step, typically a free in-person consultation if you proceed; or specific home-care or local-treatment recommendations if treatment is not yet indicated.
When Smile Analysis Is Useful
- You are considering aesthetic treatment but unsure what range of options applies to you.
- You have been quoted a specific treatment by another clinician and want a second opinion on whether less-invasive options are reasonable.
- You are early in the decision process and want a structured read before booking travel.
- You have specific aesthetic concerns (tooth colour, gum show, gap, alignment) and want to understand what drives them clinically.
When It Is Not the Right First Step
- Functional pain or symptoms, those need a clinical examination, not photo analysis.
- Active dental disease (caries, periodontitis, abscess), treat first, address aesthetics after.
- Cases that already have a CBCT and a full clinical workup, go directly to a treatment-planning consultation.
Smile Analysis vs Smile Design Simulator
Two different tools. Don't confuse them.
The simulator is exploratory; the analysis is clinical. Many patients use both, the simulator first to see what aesthetic outcomes look like, then the analysis to understand the clinical pathway.
| Tool | What it is | Where to find |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Analysis (this page) | Clinician-reviewed photo analysis with written report | Book here |
| Smile Design Simulator | Interactive 3D mock-up that shows you what your smile could look like after specific treatments | /tools/smile-design-simulator/ |
How to Submit
The form takes 3 minutes. Photos can be uploaded directly or sent via WhatsApp after submission. Confirmation arrives within 4 working hours; the written report within 48 hours.
Lead Clinicians On Your Case
The named bench you are paired with on day one of diagnosis:
- Lead Prosthodontist, owns the prosthetic plan, the digital articulator mount, the definitive material choice, and the year-1 occlusal review. Signs every case decision.
- Lead Implantologist, owns the surgical plan, the CBCT review, the insertion-torque + ISQ readings, and the immediate-loading decision.
- Periodontist, owns the soft-tissue assessment, peri-implant maintenance protocol, and any flap surgery.
- Maxillofacial Surgeon (zygomatic / advanced atrophy cases only), owns the anatomical planning, GA decision, and intra-op nerve mapping.
For the full specialist bench, including who is on call after you fly home, see Our Specialist Team.
At Stunning Dentistry
Your file is opened by name on day one. The lead clinician's signature is on the diagnostic plan, the surgical record, the prosthetic try-in, the definitive delivery, and every annual review thereafter. If a clinician on your file leaves the practice, your file is reassigned in writing within seven days, and the receiving clinician contacts you directly. Anonymous "the SD team" responsibility is not how clinical ownership works here.
Specialist-only treatment planning
- Remote file review before travel
- Evidence-led treatment checkpoints
No waiting list for eligible cases
- Remote file review before travel
- Evidence-led treatment checkpoints
Trip coordinated with care timeline
- Remote file review before travel
- Evidence-led treatment checkpoints
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the analysis really free?
Yes. The report is part of our patient-acquisition pathway; we cover the clinician time on the basis that some patients proceed to treatment.
What if the photos are not good enough?
We will ask you to retake specific shots. Most cases proceed on the first set; about 1 in 5 needs a re-shoot.
Can I get a video analysis instead?
The structured photo set is the analysis input. If you want a clinician on a live video call discussing your smile, that is the E-Consultation, a separate service.
Will my photos be used for marketing?
No. Photos are part of your clinical record and are confidential per our privacy policy. If we ever ask permission to use a case in published marketing, that is a separate explicit consent.
How long does the report take to read?
4–6 pages, structured. About 15–20 minutes to read carefully.
What if I don't like the recommendation?
Email back; we discuss. The report is a starting point, not a final decision.
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