Comsetic dentistry is a special branch in dentistry in which the aim is to improve the cosmetic appearance of a person’s smile. The tooth may or may not be diseased or broken. It could simply be that the tooth is discolored or the shape of the tooth is not harmonious to the rest of other teeth in the mouth.I enjoy doing cosmetic dentistry because I like the challenge of evaluating each individual case bring forth by the patient and deliver a pleasing result that could make some positive change to the patient’s life.
So let me present a recent cosmetic dental case. This patient presents to my office with the two front chipped teeth. She told me she has a heavy bite and may have habit of grinding. Typically, a person with chipped front tooth could be getting either composite bonding, veneer or crown. However, in this case, I suggest patient to go with the crown for full coverage strength and for esthetic purpose, I offer her full porcelain crown. The porcelain is a strong type of porcelain called the lithium disilicate or by tradename of eMax.
This is how she presents with in her initial visit. Her front two teeth are chipped.
As I am also a cosmetic dentist, I have to carefully design the crown so that the shape is harmonious with the other teeth and the bite has to be correct. This is where the dentistry ends and where artistry begins. I have numerous experiences in cosmetic dentistry and I am able to deliver a pleasing result.
This is how the final result looks like with her two new front crowns:
Written by Daniel Tee, DDS, MS
Practicing Cosmetic Dentist Serving the city of Tempe, Chandler, Phoenix, Gilbert, and Mesa in Arizona.
