CHANGING FACES
Before
After
FACIAL PROFILE IMPROVEMENT BY ADVANCING MANDIBLE
ALIGNING FRONT TEETH SUPER FAST WITHOUT EXTRACTION OR
FILING AND TOTALLY INVISIBLE
Treatment time 8 weeks. No drilling, no extractions, no pain, totally
invisible.
IDENTICAL TWINS
These ladies both had Orthodontic work at a younger age. One was treated with
extraction. the other had Orthopaedic Arch Development. Even though they are
identical twins one looks 10 years older than the other.
TREATMENT OF INCISAL CORNER FRACTURES
 This
excellent result was achieved by the placement of four Porcelain Veneers
to the upper 4 front teeth. The advantages of this technique is that it very
conservative with little or sometimes no loss of tooth structure (i.e. no
drill). No anaesthetic is required and
the result can be expected to last for many years without deterioration or
staining. 
No
drill, No pain - gaps gone in minutes. Composite Resin was added to reshape the
upper 4 teeth and activated with a White Light Ray Gun. The result is instant, inexpensive and will last
years. .  
Porcelain
laminate veneers are probably the most aesthetic means of creating a more
pleasing and beautiful smile. They require a minimal amount of tooth reduction
( approximately .5 mm ) and are, therefore, a more conservative restoration
than a crown (capping). Porcelain veneers allow us to modify tooth position,
shape, size and colour.
Usually,
the preparation of a porcelain veneer does not necessitate the use of a local
anaesthetic. However, for those patients that are particularly sensitive or
anxious, a local anaesthetic is advisable.
The
laboratory time required for the fabrication of a Porcelain Laminate Veneer is
approximately one week. As reduction of tooth is minimal, a provisional
restoration is sometimes not necessary. Should a temporary be needed, it will
be fabricated clinically at the visit of tooth reduction.
Between
your preparation visit and the insertion visit, you can expect some
sensitivity to hot and cold. This is normal and is due to the removal of a
small portion of the enamel covering of the tooth. This sensitivity should
disappear after the placement of your final veneer.
Once
placed, the laminates are very strong and will resist most of the forces
placed upon them by a normal diet. Porcelain has great crushing strength but
poor tensile strength. Therefore, you should avoid anything that will tend to
twist the laminate. Opening pistachio nuts with your teeth, chewing on bones
or jelly apples should be avoided.
Maintenance
of Your New Porcelain Veneers :
Maintain
optimal oral hygiene - normal brushing and flossing will not damage the
veneers. Any non-abrasive tooth paste is acceptable. A good home care regimen
will insure the aesthetic success of your laminate restorations for years to
come.
Some
sensitivity to hot and/or cold may be experienced after the initial placement
of your veneers and usually settle after one-two weeks. If this sensitivity
should remain or concern you at all, please call your dentist.
As
mentioned before, a normal diet should pose no problem at all. Avoid anything
that will tend to bend or twist the laminates. Nocturnal bruxers (night time
grinder) may need to consider a night splint to minimize the stresses placed
upon your teeth while sleeping.
With
proper home care and scheduled evaluation visits, porcelain veneers can
provide you with a beautiful smile for years to come.
For further information please telephone (02
92996000) or email us jmklar@ozemail.com.au.
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