Remedy Dentistry · Staten Island
Trial Smile
See the plan.
Help shape your smile.
A trial smile gives you a way to discuss proposed tooth shapes and proportions before your final restorations are made. With Dr. Gregory J. Balaes, your feedback has a place in the design.
Trial smiles are available for suitable cases after a clinical evaluation.
How the process works
Before Trial smile Final result
Three stages, with room for your questions and feedback along the way.
- Understand
Before
We start with your existing smile, photographs, digital scans and a clinical examination. We discuss what you like and what you would like to change.
The decisionWhich changes suit your teeth, face and bite? - Preview & refine
Trial smile
For suitable cases, a physical trial brings the proposed design into your mouth. You can discuss the shape, visible length, speech and overall appearance.
Your feedbackWhat feels natural? Which details would you adjust? - Create & review
Final result
The refined design guides fabrication of the selected restorations. We assess fit, shade, contours and bite before delivery, then explain care and follow-up.
The final reviewAppearance, comfort and function are checked together.
This is an overview of the planning process. A trial smile is a prototype; its material, finish and appearance can differ from the final restorations.
The details that make it yours
A conversation you can see.
The trial gives us something concrete to review together.
How much tooth shows?
We discuss visible tooth length and how the proposed smile relates to your lips and face.
Which proportions suit you?
We review tooth width, edges and contours, and the balance you prefer across the smile.
How does the preview feel?
Your comments on speaking and comfort help identify questions to resolve during planning.
What will the final material add?
Shade, translucency and surface detail are discussed separately because a prototype cannot reproduce every detail of the finished restoration.
Exocad + your feedback
Designed digitally.
Discussed together.
Digital scans and photographs give us a starting point for planning in Exocad. The proposed design helps us discuss tooth form and proportions before fabrication.
When appropriate, a physical trial makes that conversation more tangible. We use your feedback to refine the plan and explain the recommended preparation approach and restorative material.
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Trial smile questions.
Can I suggest changes after seeing the trial?
Yes. The preview gives you a chance to discuss the proposed shapes and proportions. We review your feedback alongside clinical requirements before finalizing the plan.
Is the trial the same as my final veneers?
No. A trial is a planning prototype. The material, surface finish, strength and appearance may differ from the final restorations, and a preview is not a guarantee of the outcome.
Does a trial smile mean I can have no-prep veneers?
No-prep candidacy requires a separate clinical assessment. We explain whether an additive approach, selective preparation or another treatment is appropriate for your teeth and goals.
Is a digital preview the same as a physical trial?
A digital preview shows the proposed design on a screen. For suitable cases, a physical trial lets you discuss that design in your mouth. Your consultation determines which planning steps are appropriate.
Your next step
Start with a conversation.
See what is possible.
Meet Dr. Balaes at Remedy Dentistry in Staten Island to discuss your smile and whether a trial preview fits your treatment plan.
932 Woodrow Road · Staten Island, NY 10312
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