Plan before treatment
Plan before beginning treatment.
Space · Proportion · Aesthetics · Dentistry
Understand the relationship first.
At D4, treatment begins with facial proportion, bite balance, and aesthetic judgment — before dentistry becomes treatment.
D4 Standards
Plan before treatment
Design with context
Design considers the face, smile, function, and long-term stability.
Clear communication
Help patients understand the concern, choices, and limitations.
DSD Journey
Clarify Choices Before Treatment
D4 was involved early in the international Digital Smile Design system, translating DSD facial analysis, Mockup validation, technician communication, and pre-treatment planning into everyday clinical judgment.
Explore the DSD Journey →The concern is not yet clear
A patient may think the issue is tooth color, while photos, scans, and facial analysis may point to proportion, gumline, tooth length, or smile dynamics.
Too many opinions create confusion
D4 does not rush to offer the most options. The first task is to organize the information and clarify what each choice can and cannot solve.
A better smile should not feel artificial
Design is not only about white and straight teeth. It considers facial shape, lip line, smile dynamics, tooth proportion, and personal character.
Clinical Team
Clinical Team
Dr. Herman Hsu 许恒恺
Digital smile design · Aesthetic restorations
Dr. Christine Chen 陈嘉珮
Clear aligner treatment · Fixed orthodontics
Dr. Michelle Kao 高敏瑄
Children's oral health · Early childhood intervention
Dr. Elaine Niu 钮赢颖
General dentistry · Periodontal care
Dr. Victor Sun 孙庆龄
Restoration of damaged or missing teeth · Implant restorations
Clinical Pathways
Common Consultation Pathways
Start by clarifying the concern, records, and goals before choosing a procedure.
Smile design and veneer restorations
Start with DSD, Mockup, scans, and photography so aesthetic goals, tooth preservation, and long-term maintenance are reviewed together.
Adult orthodontic planning
Review tooth movement, bite, facial records, and retention before choosing braces, aligners, or a combined approach.
Pediatric growth and early intervention
During tooth replacement, D4 reviews space, bite, habits, and growth timing before deciding whether early management is needed.
Digital implant planning
Plan from the final crown position, connecting CBCT, scans, guide execution, and long-term maintenance in one sequence.
Periodontal stability and maintenance
Stabilize gums, periodontal support, and cleanability before discussing restorations, orthodontics, implants, or long-term care.
Contact
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This website is primarily for education and brand context. For practical questions, contact the clinic about availability and arrival information.
- Phone
- 021-6333 1836
- D4DentalClinic
- Address
- Suite 3002, 30F, L'Avenue Office Tower, 99 Xianxia Road, Changning District, Shanghai