Tooth Contouring & Re-Shaping
Female, Dark skin tone
Performed by
Dr. Charles Payet
(Charlotte , NC)
When Mia first came to our office, she thought she wanted Porcelain Veneers to make her teeth look longer. Once a proper diagnosis was made, though, we knew her problem was too much gum tissue, not teeth that were too short. With a "Gum Lift," we gave Mia the smile she really wanted without having to do veneers at all! She still says she was amazed at how minimally uncomfortable she was after the procedure, and she's incredibly grateful that we saved her a lot of money and healthy tooth struc...
Tooth Contouring & Re-Shaping
Male
Performed by
Dr. Shanaman
(Reading , PA)
This teenager had very thin gingiva on the lower anterior teeth and there was a concern that recession could become a problem. This situation was easly solved with a subepitheleal connective tissue graft.
Recession of gum tissue is very common. It detracts from a person's smile & sometimes leads to tooth sensitivity. There are a few different solutions for this problem. One of the most aesthetic procedures, with little post operative pain, often linked to free gingival grafts, is the subepithelial connective tissue graft.
This young woman had amelogenesis imperfecta, a disorder in which there is faulty development of dental enamel. It is very thin & friable, and often has a brownish stain. Her upper teeth also appeared short. The solution for this young lady was gingival recontouring & veeners.