special _ Digital Smile Design I AnimportantaspectoftheDSD concept is that the patient is shown what his or her smile will look like after treatment in an emotive presentation. In this manner, we can easily con- vince the patient to accept the proposed treatment plan and encourage him or her through the perfect, immediate facial integration of the mock-up. The DSD is a multipurpose conceptual protocol described in great detail by Dr Coachman and available on his website;1 therefore, in this article,IwillnotpresenttheDSDprotocol,butwill focus on my personal experiences with this con- cept. Based on my observations, I wish to suggest Figs. 6a & b_Comparison before (a) and after (b), intra-oral. Figs. 7a & b_Comparison before (a) and after (b), extra-oral. Fig. 7bFig. 7a Healthcare @SintonsLaw sintons-llp Law LEGAL advice for Dentists Sintons LLP, The Cube, Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6DB. Sintons LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Nationally Recognised Legal Dentist Experts · Sale and acquisition of dental practices · Negotiation of NHS contracts · Incorporation of dental practices · Drafting and negotiating partnership agreements · Compliance with the Care Quality Commission · Associate agreements and hygienist contracts www.sintons.co.uk | Personal & Family | Business | Defendant Litigation | Healthcare Please contact Amanda Maskery on 0191 226 7838 or email amanda.maskery@sintons.co.uk AD Fig. 6bFig. 6a on 01912267838