Before: Receding gums, discolored teeth After: Advanced porcelain veneer design avoiding full mouth gum grafting Many patients have gum recession that has caused unhealthy and damaged teeth. This case shows not every case needs to have full mouth gum grafting for long term health Dr. Konig shows how his smile designs can be utilized to correct the bite and create... read more »
There are multiple benefits to correcting the bite prior to restoring teeth eliminating the need for surgery in most cases. This is often called Non-Surgical Bite Correction. This also works well for patients who have already had surgery and braces and are not happy with the results. Misaligned bite, facial asymmetry, overbite corrected non-surgically. Dr. Konig explains, “Correcting the bite... read more »
Many patients desire a wider and fuller smile . On top of this was her concern for a natural appearance. She expressed that she had seen too many porcelain veneers that were too big and opaque making the smile look obviously fake. Before: Narrow, short, discolored teeth After: Natural wider and fuller smile that follows esthetic principles using custom porcelain... read more »
Migraines or headaches that are related to your bite are very common. People often wonder how the way their teeth meet together can cause migraines. This case shows a lady who had seen multiple medical physicians and was on medications for migraines. Dr. Konig, utilizing physiologic bite correction, goes beyond cosmetic dentistry and is able to, in most cases, correct... read more »
This is an interesting case of a young lady who came to see us for her debilitating migraines and underbite. She has also been doing botox She stated she had seen oral surgeons who recommended jaw surgery. Her symptoms were: constant headaches TMJ pain, pain in facial muscles constant neck pain bilateral jaw pain, bilateral clicking and popping ear pain... read more »
Yes, TMJ issues can cause facial asymmetry. Many of our patients present with Facial Asymmetry and are looking for non-surgical solutions and some are also looking for pain relief and a more beautiful smile. This photo shows how the facial asymmetry was corrected with TMJ realignment and building her teeth up to the correct physiologic bite position Dr. Konig explains,... read more »
Before: discolored and crooked front teeth After: 6 no-prep veneers to create a beautiful smile Many times, porcelain veneers can be done with no-prep porcelain veneers or minimal preparation of the teeth. This particular case shows a lady who wanted to be conservative and yet have a nice smile. Her goal was to have a natural smile and not a... read more »
Misaligned bites can cause a host of symptoms. The TMJ or Temporomandibular Joint is a highly overlooked orthopedic issue that affects the whole body. In addition to affecting the bite, it affects the facial symmetry. This aspect is more recognizable than the following which are also affected by TMJ misalignment: Cervical Spine (neck pain) Spine Blood Supply to the brain... read more »
An overbite occurs when the lower jaw is pushed too far back towards the ears and results in a small chin and small rounded face appearance. This case shows the recessed lower jaw, short face, and misaligned teeth as well as missing upper lateral incisors and TMJ Pain. Before: overbite with TMJ Pain, retruded jaw and profile After: Non-surgical... read more »
TMJ disorders are often associated with more common symptoms such as clicking noises or jaw pain. However, TMJ can manifest itself in multiple ways, many that are not well known and affect other areas of the body as well. It is for this reason, Dr. Konig emphasizes TMJ misalignment most often affects the alignment of the cervical structures in the... read more »