I am going to demonstrate my recent cases on this patient who I completed the complete smile makeover. This patient came in complaining that people does not like her teeth and think they are dirty. She is an elderly lady who is relatively healthy with no major illnesses. She has a few missing teeth and asks me what can be done to make her look better. I evaluate and I offer her a complete smile makeover, which involves putting dental porcelain crowns and porcelain bridges for her upper teeth.
I first prepare a waxup model to show her how her final results may look like. And then I have her to come back for another appointment for doing the bridge preparation on her teeth. I design the bridge so that the final result will be harmonious to her facial features, her other existing teeth and her bite.
After the dental laboratory finished fabrication of the bridge, I have her come back for delivery appointment. I will remove the temporary bridge and tryin the final permanent bridge. I check for proper fitment, and evaluate the esthetics. The patient said she is comfortable with the bridge and also is very satisfied with the estehtics. I take the following photos showing her final results.
Comparing her initial photo and the “after” photo, we can see that her new bridge makes her smile more pleasant looking. Because she is able to smile more, she appears to look more youthful. This is a perfect example of how cosmetic dental treatment can make a person look more youthful, gains more confident and also have good teeth to enjoy good food.
Written by Daniel Tee, DDS, MS
Practicing Cosmetic Dentist Serving the city of Tempe, Chandler, Phoenix, Gilbert, and Mesa in Arizona.
