CASE #9: PORCELAIN VENEERS (UPPER)

Next, we are going to show you a real case of a porcelain veneers application procedure, performed at our office in Delray Beach, Florida.

DIAGNOSIS

Patient presented to our practice unhappy with the esthetics of her upper teeth and smile.

The patients maxillary dentition presented with incisal edge attrition, (wear), leading to decreased tooth display during rest and smiling. Darkened tooth color, multiple areas of diastemas,(spaces), present from the laterals incisors moving posterior. Cervical abfractions/abrasions lesions present on posterior left area, involving pre-molars and molars.

TREATMENT PLAN

After reviewing treatment options, the patient opted for eight porcelain veneers restorations form first pre-molar to first pre-molar.

Treatment allowed correction & closure of spaces present, increased tooth length from previous history of wear, which allowed for a more harmonious smile line. The porcelain veneers allowed the patient to select and achieve her desired tooth color appearance.

BEFORE AND AFTER

Photo 1: Pre-operatory

Photo 2: Ceramic Veneer Case Completion