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Smile Enhancement in the Era of Minimal Tooth Reduction

2023-06-15T15:04:20-04:00

By Dimple Desai, DDS, AAACD

There is a constant stream of social media content depicting a wide variety of methods of improving one’s smile. These vary from at-home and in-office tooth whitening to actual dental procedures that alter existing tooth shape and positioning. In many cases, viewing even moderate tooth reduction on these social media platforms can produce anxiety in a patient that is actually contemplating such a dental procedure.

Smile Enhancement in the Era of Minimal Tooth Reduction2023-06-15T15:04:20-04:00

Using Injection Molding Composite Veneers as a Transitional Guide During Orthodontic Treatment

2023-05-19T09:06:19-04:00

By Megan Shelton, DMD

It is not uncommon for adolescents to exhibit spacing in the anterior dentition and this can often be the motivating factor in seeking orthodontic treatment. Microdontia, the term used to describe teeth that are smaller than normal, is frequently responsible for this spacing and can lead to a Bolton discrepancy when present in one arch relative to the opposing arch.

Using Injection Molding Composite Veneers as a Transitional Guide During Orthodontic Treatment2023-05-19T09:06:19-04:00

Facially Driven, Single Opacity Composite Veneers

2023-04-06T10:26:44-04:00

By Mark Bowes, BDS Rand

Tooth wear has become a common problem, and today it affects both young and old patients. Ceramic veneers have been the standard treatment for many years. However, patients today are looking for more conservative and more cost-effective ways to treat missing, diseased, and unsightly tooth structure.

Facially Driven, Single Opacity Composite Veneers2023-04-06T10:26:44-04:00

Direct Composite Veneers vs. Porcelain Veneers

2022-08-08T11:23:50-04:00

Direct Composite Veneers vs. Porcelain Veneers: Which is Best for Your Patient? The porcelain veneer has evolved in the era of esthetic dentistry to represent the go-to restoration in transforming smiles. Compared to full crown coverage, the porcelain veneer preparation spares tooth structure while altering the shape and shade of the existing dentition, [...]

Direct Composite Veneers vs. Porcelain Veneers2022-08-08T11:23:50-04:00