Protruding Teeth Treated with Invisalign
Concerns: Brett wanted to have his teeth that were protruding straighter. His midline was also canted and off centre. And he wanted a wider smile. Treatments: Invisalign to widen the arch, shift the midline and straighten his smile. Case...
Invisalign Clear Aligners for Crowded, Crooked Teeth
Concerns: She wanted to straighten and widen her smile, but she did not want to correct her jaw profile with surgery as had been recommended. Treatments: We did some Invisalign with Class III elastics to try to widen the upper jaw and create room and try to improve her profile as well. It was a compromised result but she was adamant that she did not want to have surgery. Case...
What happens to your real teeth when you get Veneers?
If you are considering dental veneers, you may be wondering what happens to the natural teeth underneath them. The short answer is that your natural teeth remain in place. A veneer is bonded to the front surface of a tooth to change selected aspects of its appearance. Depending on the tooth position and proposed design, some enamel may need to be removed before the veneer is fitted. This preparation is generally irreversible. The natural tooth can also still develop decay, sensitivity, gum problems or other complications after a veneer has been placed. Understanding these changes can help you decide whether veneers—or a more conservative alternative—may be appropriate for you. What is a dental veneer? A dental veneer is a restoration bonded to the front surface of a tooth. Veneers are commonly made from porcelain or composite resin. Depending on the circumstances, they may be considered for concerns involving: Tooth colour Small chips Worn tooth edges Tooth shape or proportion Minor spaces Selected alignment concerns Replacement of an existing veneer Veneers mainly change the visible surface of teeth. They do not move teeth like orthodontic treatment and do not treat active tooth decay or gum disease. An individual assessment is required to determine whether veneers are appropriate. Do dentists remove the natural teeth for veneers? No. The natural teeth are not removed when veneers are placed. The veneer covers part of the visible tooth surface, while the natural tooth structure and root remain underneath. If the tooth was healthy and vital before treatment, its nerve and blood supply usually remain present. However, preparing and restoring a tooth can affect it...
Porcelain Vs Composite Veneers
Porcelain and composite veneers are restorations placed over selected surfaces of teeth to change aspects of their visible colour, shape or proportion. Although both may be described as dental veneers, they use different materials and involve different treatment, maintenance and cost considerations. Neither option is automatically better. Suitability depends on your oral health, bite, existing teeth, preferences and willingness to accept the associated risks and maintenance. Before considering veneers, a dentist should assess your teeth and gums and discuss more conservative alternatives where appropriate. What are porcelain veneers? Porcelain veneers are thin ceramic restorations bonded to the front surfaces of selected teeth. They are usually fabricated outside the mouth using information obtained from digital scans or impressions. Depending on the treatment plan, this may be completed by a dental laboratory or through another ceramic manufacturing process. Treatment commonly involves: Examination and treatment planning Dental photographs A diagnostic design, wax-up or digital simulation A trial mock-up where appropriate Tooth preparation if required Digital scans or impressions Temporary restorations in some cases Assessment and bonding of the completed veneers Review of the bite and gum response Some enamel may need to be removed to provide space for the ceramic and establish suitable margins. The amount varies according to the position, colour and condition of the teeth and the intended design. Where natural tooth structure is removed, treatment is irreversible, and the tooth is likely to require an ongoing restoration. What are composite veneers? Composite veneers are made from tooth-coloured resin that is applied and shaped over selected tooth surfaces. Direct composite veneers are commonly created in the mouth by the dentist....
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