Smile Makeover Research Articles

Smile makeover with direct composite veneers: A two-year follow-up report

Direct composite veneers have gained an important role in dental clinical applications following recently developed materials and techniques in adhesive and restorative dentistry. Direct application on prepared tooth surfaces or even without any preparation, with an adhesive agent and a composite resin material in a single visit is the main procedure as well as the advantage of these restorations. The main aim of this direct procedure is to create minimally invasive and long lasting restorations. As the dental materials and techniques develop, the clinicians also had the chance to mimic the natural dental tissues to create very natural alike restorations in a single appointment. But like all the other dental procedures, direct composite veneers have some indications and contra-indications. These musts have to be understood very well by the clinician before the treatment planning. But this way direct composite veneers would no longer named as 'day savior fillings' and called as minimally invasive, functional and long lasting 'direct aesthetic restorations' that perfectly emulate the natural dental tissues. This article discusses the necessities of direct composite veneers for the ultimate success and illustrates how to perform a minimally invasive, long lasting, functional and natural alike smile makeover with these restorations in a single visit.

Veneer Crafting: The Smile Makeover

ABSTRACT The appearance of dentition is of concern to a large number of people seeking dental treatment. The color of teeth is of particular cosmetic importance. There has been a recent increase in interest in the treatment of tooth staining and discoloration. Veneers are a conservative method for the treatment of esthetic and functional problems in the anterior region of the oral cavity. Since its introduction in 1938 by Charles Pincus, ceramic veneer restorations have proven to be durable and esthetic restorative procedures for treatment of teeth. Ceramic veneers are more conservative than crowns and maintain the biomechanics of an original tooth, with a success rate of approximately 93%. Due to that, the indications of this procedure expanded to a point where its use is now a common practice in dental clinics. This article highlights on veneer crafting and its approach toward smile makeover. How to cite this article Pant M, Raisingani D, Madan N, Khurana D, Srivastava H, Somani N. Veneer Crafting: The Smile Makeover. J Oper Dent Endod 2017;2(1):45-49.

VARIANTĂ TERAPEUTICĂ PENTRU REABILITAREA FUNCŢIEI ESTETICE LA TINERI

Purpose: To emphasize the esthetic result of bringing anterior teeth into alignment with orthodontic treatment, as a mean of smile makeover. Material and method: Clinical and imagistic evaluations were performed in 4 patients with chief complaints related to poor dental esthetics. An interdisciplinary approach integrating orthodontics, oral surgery and prosthetics into oral treatment planning was performed. The patients underwent orthodontic treatment. Teeth extraction in the laterally maxilla were performed for space management. Results and discussions: Initial situations and final results were clinically and imagistically compared. Considerable esthetic improvement was noticed in all cases and all patients were satisfied with the final results. Conclusions: Orthodontic therapy is the first choice in cases with crowding in the anterior maxilla and complex treatment needs. The esthetic results of orthodontic therapy are unique.

Smile Makeover with Fiber Posts and Strip Crowns in Preschool Children with Early Childhood Caries

The most prevalent and chronic disease affecting upper anterior teeth in children are dental caries predominantly caused by bottle feeding Children though young are very conscious about their appearance and are prone to develop inferiority complex between their peers because of unpleasant smile Therefore aesthetic and functional rehabilitation of primary teeth represents a challenge for the Pedodontist The restoration of dental morphology using preformed crowns might be a possible biologic fast easy to accept long lasting and affordable alternative A case report of children aged years is presented here They displayed dental caries on upper incisors and were treated with composite resin and glass monomer restorations with fiber posts after Root canal treatment Restoring primary incisors by means of strip crowns is easy to perform even with little tissue remaining after preparations and provides good aesthetic results However long term clinical studies are needed to investigate the advantages and disadvantages of this technique and evaluate the clinical success and failure of these restorations

Complete anterior open bite of an adult treated with prosthetic rehabilitation

Smile makeover is one of the most common reasons for patients seeking dental treatment. When such treatment is planned, the clinician should integrate an interdisciplinary approach to achieve acceptable dentofacial aesthetics and functional occlusion without compromising periodontal health. Every dental practitioner must have thorough understanding of the roles of the various disciplines in producing an aesthetic makeover, with the most conservative and biologically sound interdisciplinary treatment plan possible. The treatment objectives for this patient were to correct the appearance, keeping in mind that the patient wanted dentofacial improvement in a short span of time. Hence, it was planned to correct the smile by prosthetic camouflage, that is, by placing ceramic crowns. This treatment option was considered to be the best suitable for the patient because of time constraints and also the stability for orthodontic open bite correction being low and having a high tendency to relapse.Clinical Relevance To Interdisciplinary Dentistry When a smile makeover is planned, the clinician should integrate an interdisciplinary approach to achieve acceptable dentofacial aesthetics and functional occlusion without compromising periodontal health.The dentist should skillfully integrate various disciplines to intervene with the tissues as minimally as possible and keep them biologically sound.In the following case, orthodontic open bite correction was the best suitable option. However as the patient wanted a significant dentofacial improvement in a short span of time, his dental health was improved with periodontal and endodontic therapy and smile correction done by a prosthodontic camouflage, that is, by decreasing the posterior teeth crown height and bringing anterior teeth into occlusion and rehabilitating it to functional occlusion.

Smile makeover in an esthetic-compromised patient: a multidisciplinary approach

Smile makeover in an esthetic-compromised patient: a multidisciplinary approach

Treatment of the social six: smile makeovers in adults

A smile makeover can transform a dull or embarrassing smile. This article is an easy-to-read review of the options available for correcting some of the common cosmetic dental complaints in adult patients: crooked, missing and discoloured teeth

Cosmetic dentistry: a risky business?

Like it or not, the ‘smile makeover’ has arrived and created quite a stir, generating excitement in some dental circles and disquiet in others. Some wish to emulate the trendy new arrival while others see only trouble ahead.

The Art of Veneer Cementation

Creating a smile makeover is a complex process. It is a challenge that requires attention to detail in all areas. The most critical step in the process is the seating of the porcelain laminate veneers (PLVs). Both appearance and durability can be affected if mistakes are made in this phase of treatment.