DON’T LET TEETH GRINDING RUIN YOUR SMILE
Mr. A.V is a client come from USA. His teeth are worn down from grinding, and he wants to improve them. He has a gain fear of dentist so that he did not come to dentist for 35 years. Even if his teeth are being worn down little by little, he wasn’t still going to treat them. After several consultations with our doctor, he decided to proceed with the treatment.
WHAT IS GRINDING (BRUXISM) ???
Grinding or bruxism means your teeth are clenching or gnashing together, which can happen while you are awake or asleep.
What can be caused from GRINDING?
- Flattened, chipped or shortened teeth => Poor aesthetics.
- Increased tooth sensitivity to hot, cold and sweet.
- Gum recession or irritation.
- Visible dentin => yellowish layer is exposed => unaesthetic and sensitive teeth.
- May cause the headaches
WHAT CAN WE DO ???
His expectations are improve the aesthetic for front teeth and may treat the grinding if possible.
Treatment Plan is increasing the vertical dimension with:
- Zirconia Crowns and bridges for the posterior teeth.
- Full contour crowns for upper front teeth.
- Aesthetic fillings for 6 lower front teeth.
- Grinding trays.
Initial condition.
THE FIRST STEP: our doctor needs to determine the length of incisors for aesthetics and the new bite position
LAB WORK: After the first step, we transfer the new position to the dental laboratory to design new smile.
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TRY-IN (TEMPORARY RESTORATION): After the lab work is completed, the temporary restoration is transfered to the client’s mouth to evaluate aesthetics, function, and comfort.
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FINAL STEP – TREATMENT COMPLETION: Finally, our doctor performs the final treatment and delivers the definitive restoration.
FINAL RESULTS
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