A gappy smile fixed without drilling
I'd like to share this case with you. I have the patient's permission to do so. We transformed this smile just a few days ago.
The problem
This young lady, a 16 year old, came to see me with her mother, as she was very unhappy with her gappy smile.
The issues
Not only were her front teeth spaced but they were individually small and somewhat splayed too. Any type of orthodontic treatment could close the spaces and line up her front teeth but that would open up quite wide gaps further around the corner.
The solution
Although porcelain veneers could be used to cosmetically close the gap, I felt she was really too young yet for these and that as she matures, the gum line will go a little higher so the join would show and then they would need replacing after just a few years.
I decided to make "Gradia"TM resin veneers, which are easily repairable, should the need arise and which are designed to last about 10 years or so. At that time a more permanent solution could be offered using Porcelain veneers. These would have a life expectancy of about 15 years. so these two stages would take her to her early 40s. At that stage she could have new veneers or perhaps crowns which should take her into her 60s.
The material is similar to the composite resin dentists use for "white" fillings.
How we did it
First Treatment Visit
Following the first consultation and a written treatment plan we saw her (and Mum)
for a first treatment visit.
From an initial impression, my dental technician made a preview set of simple plastic veneers that she could come along and just clip on, to see what the effect would look like and be sure she wanted to go ahead. We were able to trim these to a pleasing length for her.
Second Treatment Visit
A second appointment was booked to give her time to discuss everything at home.
We made a final set of accurate dental impressions and the information from the first treatment visit was sent back to Precision Dental Studio in Thatcham. ( They have produced some of the "10 years younger TV dental work) .
They made 4 "Gradia"TM resin veneers which they returned to me to fit
Third Treatment visitThey made 4 "Gradia"TM resin veneers which they returned to me to fit
Without any injections or drilling , the four "Gradia"TM resin veneers were bonded on to the front natural teeth and here is the result......
Just a reminder .....
Before and after
What a life-transforming and confidence boosting result !
We offer a free initial discussion, so if you or someone you know would love to have a transfomed smile and would like the chance to discuss it over a cup of coffee (or indeed tea) please contact Chris Charon our treatment coordinator on 01635 47757
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