Smile Visualisation: The Science Behind Showing Patients Their Future Smile

Smile visualisation technology allows orthodontic practices to show patients a realistic preview of their expected treatment outcome before any appliance is fitted or any commitment is made. The ability to see a potential future smile — rather than simply being told what to expect — has a measurable effect on patient decision-making, case acceptance, and long-term treatment satisfaction. For practices, this technology represents one of the highest-leverage tools available at the consultation stage: it transforms an abstract conversation about alignment and aesthetics into a concrete, patient-centred experience that shortens the path from interest to acceptance. This article covers how smile simulation technology works, what the clinical and commercial evidence says about its impact, how Vi...