PATIENT CASES
Tooth wear before and after
Two patient cases show how restoring worn teeth can change the proportions of a smile.
We tend to notice wrinkles when we think about what makes a face look older, but worn teeth can make just as much of a difference. As the front teeth get shorter, less of them may show when you smile. Restoring some of that lost length can bring back the proportions of the smile and make the whole face look years younger. The aim is to find a length that looks natural for your face and works with your bite.
Case 1 · Ten upper porcelain veneers
I restored this patient’s worn upper teeth with ten porcelain veneers. The before-and-after photos show the change in the shape and length of the teeth visible in her smile.
Case 2 · Veneers, implants and crowns
I restored this patient’s teeth with a combination of veneers, implants and crowns. The treatment also changed how his upper and lower teeth came together. The front and side views show his smile before and after treatment.
