Category: Aesthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry
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Gum Recontouring, Braces, Crowns
Gummy smile enhanced through gum recontouring, braces, and crowns This patient initially wanted to improve the appearance of her smile, complaining that her teeth were too small, and spaced apart. The aesthetic analysis concluded that the overall size of her upper front teeth were both too narrow for the width of the patient’s mouth, and…
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Porcelain Veneer vs Bonding
Porcelain veneer vs bonding: Qualities to consider in decision making process This patient had chipped the front left tooth playing sports as a child. Previously, it was conservatively repaired with resin bonding (tooth-colored plastic filling material) which had discolored, and to the patient’s disappointment, three times before it had broken under the weight of his bite. A…