Digital Smile Design at Akhil Agarwal Dental Clinic in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow lets patients see their new smile on screen before any treatment begins. Dr. Akhil Agarwal, MDS KGMU, uses 3D scanning and Digital Smile Design software to map the patient's teeth, plan the treatment, and show the expected result — all before the first bracket is bonded or the first aligner tray is fitted.
What Digital Smile Design is
Digital Smile Design is a treatment planning method that combines a 3D scan of the patient's teeth with smile design software. The scan captures the exact position, shape, and alignment of every tooth in the mouth. The software then uses that data to design the corrected smile, accounting for face shape, lip line, and bite. The patient sees a side-by-side image of their current smile and the planned final result on screen.
How the process works at Akhil Agarwal Dental Clinic
The patient comes in for a consultation. Dr. Akhil Agarwal takes a 3D scan of the teeth using the in-clinic scanner — no impressions, no putty, no gag reflex. The scan takes a few minutes.
The 3D data is loaded into the Digital Smile Design software. Dr. Agarwal works on the design — moving teeth into corrected positions, addressing crowding, gaps, bite issues, and smile aesthetics. The patient sits with the doctor and reviews the proposed result.
Once the design is approved, the actual treatment plan is built around it. If aligners are the chosen treatment, the 3D data goes to the lab to manufacture the tray series. If braces are chosen, the doctor knows the exact tooth movements needed at each stage. The design is the blueprint for the treatment.
Why patients in Lucknow ask for Digital Smile Design
Most orthodontic treatment in India still works on a "trust the doctor, see the result after 18 months" model. Patients commit to a year or two of treatment based on a verbal explanation and a few before-and-after photos of other patients. Digital Smile Design changes that. The patient sees their own specific result before agreeing to the treatment.
This matters most for adults considering aligners or veneers — where the cosmetic outcome is the primary reason for treatment. A working professional in Lucknow paying ₹1,50,000 for invisible aligners wants to know exactly what they're getting. Digital Smile Design shows them.
Which treatments use Digital Smile Design
At Akhil Agarwal Dental Clinic, Digital Smile Design is used across:
Invisible aligner treatment — the 3D scan is the foundation for the tray series, and patients see the staged movement of teeth tray by tray.
Cosmetic smile makeovers — for patients wanting to change tooth shape, shade, or alignment, the design shows what the final smile will look like before treatment starts.
Braces treatment planning — even for fixed braces, the digital design helps the doctor plan exact tooth movements and lets the patient see the end result.
Pre-treatment consultation — patients comparing braces, aligners, and other options can see the projected outcome of each before choosing.
Why Dr. Akhil Agarwal
Dr. Akhil Agarwal holds both his BDS and MDS degrees from King George's Medical University, Lucknow — KGMU is among the most respected medical institutions in India. He has been practising orthodontics since 2007. The MDS specialisation means his postgraduate training was specifically in orthodontics and dental movement, which is the foundation Digital Smile Design depends on. The software is a tool — the result depends entirely on the specialist using it.
Cost of Digital Smile Design in Gomti Nagar Lucknow
Digital Smile Design is included as part of treatment planning at Akhil Agarwal Dental Clinic. A consultation starts at ₹500. Treatment costs depend on the option chosen — metal braces from ₹49,500, ceramic braces from ₹64,500, self-ligating braces from ₹79,500, and invisible aligners from ₹1,50,000.
Booking a Digital Smile Design consultation
To book a Digital Smile Design consultation at Akhil Agarwal Dental Clinic in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, call or send a WhatsApp message directly from the clinic page. Bring any previous dental records, X-rays, or treatment plans from other clinics if you have them — they help the doctor build a more complete picture during the consultation.
Clinic details
Doctor: Dr. Akhil Agarwal, MDS KGMU, BDS KGMU
Specialist Orthodontist — in practice since 2007
Clinic: Akhil Agarwal Dental Clinic
Location: Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
3D Scan and Digital Smile Design facility available
Phone and WhatsApp: 88744-55556