August 21, 2008 at 11:46 pm by Ian Kerr
Filed under Clinical Cases
It is fair to say that the growth in cosmetic dentistry in this country over the last 10 years has been astronomic. Dentistry is a multi-billion pound industry and cosmetic dentistry is the fastest growing part of it. Helping someone enhance their smile is a wonderful part of our job and their is no doubt that it can transform peoples lives. Sounds live there’s a “but” coming, and there is. It can be great to do “but” we need to consider every aspect of the patients dental health before we embark on any changes.
This case highlights a problem, not with the veneers per se, but with the fact that they were put in a mouth which suffers great damage from a clenching and grinding habit and in a bite that had no room for them. The result was multiple de-bonds with the veneers re-cemented so many times that they became chipped, stained and poor fitting. At StoneRock we were able to correct the problem by adjusting the patients bite (with direct white fillings onto the backs of the front teeth) so they were protected from further damage from the grinding and their was sufficient room created to be able to fit well retained crowns. Fortunately we work with a wonderful technician, Ross Liversidge at Precedental Laboratory in the Midlands who was able to match the porcelain beautifully.
If you, or anyone you know, is suffering with problems such as these then please do not hesitate to contact the surgery on 01580 752202 and find out how we can help.
August 21, 2008 at 11:13 pm by Ian Kerr
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The previous case showed just how effective non-invasive techniques can be. Sometimes, however the teeth are too heavily restored and too far out of line for us to use these techniques to any great effect. On these occasions we need to resort to cast porcelain restorations such as crowns, onlays and veneers. When porcelain is used in these ways then the results can be incredible and, literally, patients lives can be changed. Dr Blanchard is an expert in this field and this case shows just how good it can be.
Any body thinking about undetaking this sort of dentistry should visit StoneRock Dental Care for an initial consultation as this will give you all of the detailed information you require to decide if this is the correct approach for you. Please call 01580 752202 today and arrange an appointment with us.
August 21, 2008 at 11:09 pm by Ian Kerr
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I never get tired of doing this type of dentistry and I hope I never will. The world of bio-aesthetics has shown dentist how we can make dramatic changes to a patients teeth with little or no alteration to the underlying sound tissue. The fact that we can do this at the same time as protecting the teeth from further damage makes this a genuine “win-win” technique. The whitening takes 2 weeks to complete and the builds up are done in one visit, making this not only the cheapest and least invasive technique to change your smile but also the quickest.
This case was one that we monitored for three years until we were able to see that the damage to the teeth was on-going at which point we decided to build up the teeth, having whitened them first. As a matter of course in all such cases we discussed alternative techniques, which for this case would have been multiple veneers and crowns which the patient preferred not to have.
At StoneRock we pride ourselves in the fact that we offer patients a complete range of treatment choices and that we provide dentistry that offers long term stability combined with high end aesthetics. I believe that this case shows this in action. If you would like to know more about this minimally invasive, bio-aesthetic approach could help you protect and enhance you smile then please do not hesitate to call the surgery on 01580 752202 and we will be happy to help you.
July 29, 2008 at 11:02 pm by Ian Kerr
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This case highlights the point made in the last post about cost effective alternatives. The tooth in question had be scheduled for extraction and could only be replaced by an implant retained crown (approximately £2000) or a denture. A denture would be a problem in this case as there was active gum disease which is always harder to control in patients who where dentures. The tooth was too broken down for a routine crown.
At StoneRock we were able to offer an alternative option of a fibre reinforced composite to rebuild the tooth. This option is not only the cheapest and quickest option but it is the least invasive for the patient. (The cost of £275 is less than half the cost of it’s nearest rival). Clearly this is not a tooth for life and we will be faced with the loss of this tooth at some time, a fact the patient is fully aware of. If we can delay the loss of the tooth for 5-8 years then I believe we have done a great service to the patient and have allowed them time to plan their finances and, of course, allowed technology some time to improve and offer perhaps yet more alternatives.
As ever, if you would like to know more about this technique, or any other displayed, could help you then please do not hesitate to contact the surgery in the usual way01580 752202 info@stonerock.co.uk
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