Digital smile design plans your new smile on a computer using a 3D scan of your teeth, then creates a mock-up you can wear in your own mouth before any permanent work starts. You see the shape, the length, the colour, and approve it before we prepare a single tooth. Only after you're happy does the ceramist craft the final veneers, bonding, or ceramic work.
What to know
- Digital scan of your teeth. No putty impressions.
- A mock-up you try in your own mouth. If it doesn't feel right, we change the plan.
- The final work is made in partnership with a skilled ceramist using a digital workflow.
- Used across veneers, bonding, smile makeovers, and full mouth rehabilitation cases.
How the process works
Scan
A 5 to 10 minute digital scan captures your teeth, gums, and bite. No putty.
Digital design
We map out shape, length, alignment, and colour on screen with you in the room, so you can see the direction before we commit to anything.
Mock-up
A temporary version of the planned smile is placed over your existing teeth. For larger cases we use lab-made provisionals you can wear for longer so we can trial the look and the bite together.
Adjust and approve
You wear the mock-up, show family, take photos in different lighting. We can tweak the plan and remake if needed. Nothing is final until you're happy.
Ceramist crafts the final work
Hand-layered in the lab to match the mock-up you approved.
Fit and bond
The final work is bonded in place across one or two further appointments, depending on how many teeth are involved.
What this looks like in practice
See before you commit
Try your new smile in your own mouth before any permanent work starts.
No putty
Digital scans on every case. Faster, cleaner, more accurate.
Adjustable plan
Don't like the mock-up? We tweak the design digitally and remake it. Nothing is final until you approve it.
Hand-crafted ceramic
Final work is hand-crafted by a skilled dental ceramist using a digital workflow.
Vasant-trained
Dr Tristan Tinn holds a PG Diploma in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry with Dr Monik Vasant at Fresh Dental Institute.
Works across cosmetic cases
The same workflow drives veneers, composite bonding, full smile makeovers, and more complex rehabilitations.
Real Results
A selection of finished cases from the practice.
Full Mouth Composite Rehabilitation
Occlusal view showing composite rehabilitation of all worn biting surfaces.
Aligners + Whitening
Clear aligners to bring everything into line, then whitening to even out the colour.
Aligners + Whitening + Bonding
Full smile transformation with aligners, whitening, and bonding.
Aligners + Whitening
Clear aligners combined with professional whitening.
Ceramic Veneers
Eight lifelike ceramic veneers for a natural smile.
Composite Veneers for Worn Teeth
Before and after composite veneers restoring worn teeth.
Bright White Composite Veneers
Eight bright white composite veneers for a bold, radiant smile.
Clear Aligners
Straightening teeth with Invisalign clear aligners.
Composite Bonding
Natural-looking composite bonding for seamless results.
Whitening + Bonding
Professional whitening combined with composite bonding for a brighter, refined smile.
Edge Bonding
Subtle edge bonding for improved tooth proportions.
Full Mouth Rehabilitation
Years of steady decline and failing old work refreshed to full shape and an even colour, with the denture gone for good.
Aligners + Whitening + Bridge Replacement
Closing spaces with aligners, whitening, and replacing an old bridge.
Aligners + Composite Bonding
Crowded, worn and chipped teeth brought into line and rebuilt to an even shape and colour.
Aligners + Whitening + Bonding
Three-stage transformation for a perfect smile.
Aligners + Edge Bonding
Clear aligners followed by edge bonding for final refinement.
Composite Veneers for Worn Teeth
Step-by-step composite veneer restoration for severely worn teeth.
Composite Bonding
Reshaping and improving tooth colour with layered composite.
Aligners + Whitening
Straightening and brightening in one treatment plan.
Aligners + Whitening
Alignment correction with whitening enhancement.
Composite Veneer Replacement
Replacing old composite veneers with fresh, natural-looking ones.
Composite Veneers
Hand-layered composite veneers for natural aesthetics.
Whitening + Composite Veneers
Whitening combined with composite veneers for dramatic improvement.
Ceramic Veneers
Step-by-step creation of eight realistic ceramic veneers.
Aligners + Whitening + Bonding
Combined treatment for comprehensive smile improvement.
Aligners + Whitening
Comprehensive smile transformation with aligners and whitening.
Edge Bonding
Edge bonding to refine tooth shape and close small gaps.
Aligners + Whitening + Bonding
Multi-stage smile makeover.
Aligners + Whitening
Step-by-step alignment with whitening enhancement.
Clear Aligners
Invisalign treatment for improved alignment.
Aligners + Whitening + Bonding + Edge Bonding
Full smile makeover with aligners, whitening, bonding and edge bonding on four teeth.
Aligners + Whitening
Invisalign combined with home whitening trays.
Aligners + Whitening + Bonding
Complete smile makeover: alignment, whitening, and bonding.
Aligners + Whitening + Bonding + Edge Bonding
Natural-looking transformation with aligners, whitening and edge bonding across six teeth.
Edge Bonding
Closing gaps and improving tooth shape with edge bonding.
Aligners + Whitening + Bonding + Ceramic Veneers
Complete transformation with aligners, whitening, bonding and premium ceramic veneers.
Composite Veneers
Full set of composite veneers for smile transformation.
Edge Bonding
Precise edge bonding for symmetry and gap closure.
Aligners + Whitening + Bonding
Comprehensive treatment combining multiple techniques.
Aligners + Whitening + Bonding + Edge Bonding
Comprehensive treatment combining alignment, whitening, bonding and edge bonding on four teeth.
Aligners + Whitening
Clear aligners with professional whitening treatment.
Aligners + Whitening + Edge Bonding
Alignment, brightening, and edge bonding for shape refinement.
Ceramic Onlays
Conservative ceramic onlays to restore damaged teeth.
Ceramic Veneers
Premium ceramic veneers crafted by master technicians.
Aligners for Bite Correction
Correcting an underbite and addressing tooth wear with clear aligners.
Composite Veneers
Bespoke composite veneers shaped to suit the face.
Aligners + Whitening
Before and after alignment with whitening treatment.
Aligners + Whitening
Clear aligner treatment with whitening for a brighter smile.
Aligners for Bite Correction
Step-by-step correction of underbite and worn teeth.
Direct Composite Rehabilitation
Direct composite technique to rebuild worn teeth and close gaps.
Bright White Composite Veneers
Eight bright white composite veneers for a striking smile transformation.
Edge Bonding
Using edge bonding to close gaps and disguise missing teeth.
Aligners + Whitening
Alignment and brightness improvement together.
Aligners + Bonding
Clear aligners followed by composite bonding for a complete smile transformation.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's a way of planning the appearance of your new smile on a computer using a 3D scan of your teeth, before we do any permanent work. You see the planned result on screen, try a mock-up in your own mouth, and only once you approve does the final work begin.
Treatment is delivered by Dr Tristan Tinn, dentist in Kendal, at Crossbank Dental Care on Captain French Lane, a short walk from the Market Place.
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Phone
01539 319170Location
Crossbank Dental Care
10 Captain French Lane
Kendal, LA9 4HP