Case Study #6
Overview of Case: The patient in this case wanted to improve the color of his teeth and close gaps between them. A mock-up was created to determine the feasibility of achieving the desired aesthetic result with veneers. The design required a "gum lift" on the left side, and a guide was used to replicate the design from the mock-up. The teeth were then minimally prepared for veneers to avoid a bulky, artificial appearance. Temporary veneers were placed immediately after the gum lift, and the final veneers were bonded in pairs for the best results. The final veneers resulted in a harmonious smile with an excellent aesthetic outcome.
Step 1
Primary Concern
Primary Concern: This patient wanted to close spaces and improve the color of his teeth.
Step 2
Analysis
Analysis: Visible in this picture are the spaces between teeth, variable color, and cant of the teeth.
Step 3
Treatment Plan
Treatment Plan: As always, we designed a mockup first to determine if we liked what result could be achievable with veneers.
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Step 4
Mockup
Mockup: The mockup confirmed the proposal gave us an excellent aesthetic result.
Step 5
Gum Lift
Gum Lift: Our design required a “gum lift” on the patient’s left side. A guide based on our design was used to exactly replicate our design from the mockup in our final result.
Step 6
Veneer Prep
Veneer Prep: After the initial gum lift, we were able to prepare the teeth for minimally invasive veneers.
Step 7
Natural Guide
Natural Guide: Again, using the initial design as a guide, we were able to clearly show where minimal reduction was needed to create natural veneers. This allowed us to avoid a common veneer problem, in which veneers are too “bulky” and artificial looking.
Step 8
Prepped Teeth
This is what teeth that are minimally prepared for veneers look like.
Step 9
Temp Veneers
Temp Veneers: These are the temporary veneers, based on our initial design, immediately after the final step of the gum lift. The minimal bleeding resolved immediately after the procedure.
Step 10
Bonded in Place
Bonded in Place: The day the veneers are bonded in place, total isolation of the teeth during the bonding procedure ensures the longest lasting, best-looking veneers possible.
Step 11
Bonded in Pairs
Bonded in Pairs: All veneers are bonded in pairs, and while more time intensive, it results in a better bond.
Step 12
Final Veneers
Final Veneers: The final veneers after delivery show a harmonious smile with an excellent aesthetic result.
Step 12
Final Veneers
Final Veneers: The final veneers after delivery show a harmonious smile with an excellent aesthetic result.
Step 12
Final Veneers
Final Veneers: The final veneers after delivery show a harmonious smile with an excellent aesthetic result.
Step 12
Final Veneers
Final Veneers: The final veneers after delivery show a harmonious smile with an excellent aesthetic result.