Composite Repair
These teeth met the concrete after falling out of a hammock. Luckily our Saturday dentist was able to patch them over with composite resin. There is always a risk of nerve damage after such a blow, and the front tooth on the left ended up having root canal treatment. Following this, crowns were placed.
Resin veneers
Chipped teeth can be repaired with composite venners, however they will not last forever. Wear and tear will possibly result in these veneers having to be replaced in 7 - 10 years. Note that the one unbroken tooth on the left is actually a porcelain crown. Crowns last much longer as they are superior to composite resin.
Derotation
You could use fixed braces to straighten your smile. But we used composite resin veneers instead. Just one hour later and the two cental teeth are "rotated" into a natual alignment. Much quicker than 12+ months in braces.
Closing the Gap
Composite resin fillings were bonded to each tooth to close the gap.
Resin Veneer
Only one tooth was veneered and yet how bright her smile has become.
Alignment
Instead of braces, these teeth were reshaped and composite resin was used to give the illusion that the teeth were in alignment.
Composite Resin Veneer
Bring life to a discoloured tooth with a resin veneer.
Whitening with Opaque Resin Veneers
No enamel was removed, just plenty of thick resin to cover the pulpless (dead) teeth.
Composite Resin Veneers
Staining of older types of composite does not tend to happen so much with the newer types of composite resin.
Erosion - Acidic foods erode enamel away
Heavily worn teeth need a major overhaul to bring back the bite to the correct height. In this case a denture was placed over the back teeth and the front teeth were built up with composite resin.
Erosion - Acidic foods erode enamel away
In this case it was lemons. Although the teeth are temporarily patched up in composite resin, they will continue to erode away if the lemon consumption does not stop. Other acidic foods include Coke, wine, softdrinks, fruits and juices. Stomach reflux is also extremely acidic.
Composite Build-Ups
These heavily worn teeth required a complex treatment of composite build ups. The bite was opened wider with a new denture at the back, so there would be room to lengthen the front teeth. The only problem with composite resin is that it is not very strong so the teeth may break in the future. If this happens, then porcelain crowns would be recommended.
Composite to patch up the chips
Composite was not strong enough to restore the little broken tooth. After it broke off again, it was restored properly with a crown.
Long in the tooth
Drifting teeth or drooping teeth can be a sign if periodontitis. Your gums support your teeth and when they become weak your teeth can start floating off to space. Professional cleaning by your dentist, as well as strict personal oral hygiene practices will help stabelize your gums. Here the dentist has veneered and filed back the front tooth to create a straight alignment. A thorough scaling has improved the gums, making them stronger.
Scale and Polish
No need to hide away because your teeth are brown. These particular stains are due to Savicol mouthwash. Savicol is an excellent antibacterial agent. This fellow uses Savicol several times a day to relieve his painful ulcers. Savicol has also healed several decay spots without drilling! The unfortunate side effect of Savicol is this brown staining, which can be professionally cleaned away by your dentist.