There are multiple ways to improve the smile with cosmetic dentistry. It is essential that the cosmetic dentist listen to the patients’ needs and desires. This case shows a gentleman who was concerned about the esthetics of his front four teeth, several of which were severely worn and one with an old crown. He wanted to be very conservative and desired a very natural smile, not Hollywood White. Several options were discussed to achieve this.
Before: Broken, discolored, and worn front teeth
After: The front four teeth cosmetically changed with veneers and a crown
Treatment consisted of three conservative porcelain veneers and a new ceramic crown to replace the existing crown that was unsightly. We had the patient whiten his teeth prior to treatment to design the veneers a more attractive shade. The veneers and crown were mapped to artistically blend in with his natural teeth. Note the layers of shading and translucence along with striations in the veneers.
The lower teeth were recontoured to improve the bite and function for long-term stability.
The results show a very happy gentleman with a very natural and attractive smile!
This case shows that not everyone needs 8–10 veneers. We often see patients come in who were only given this option and not the options to do fewer veneers to achieve a beautiful result.
Many are also missing the advanced techniques of no-prep veneers or minimal-prep veneers as reflected in the case below. This allows us to save your natural teeth and make ultra-thin veneers that look gorgeous too. Not all cases can be done this way; however, many can with proper smile design.
Before: Small teeth with discoloration
After: No-prep veneers utilized to broaden the smile and mask the discolored teeth
If you have questions regarding Houston Porcelain Veneers or Houston Cosmetic Dentistry, or No-Prep Veneers, please feel free to contact our office, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF, at 713-668-2289.