A cosmetic dentistry smile makeover simulation illustrating the use of porcelain dental crowns.

Dental History: The biting edges of this person's upper center teeth show signs of wear. From a standpoint of cosmetics, this gives these teeth an appearance that hints at age, as opposed to youthfulness. The upper, center right tooth also seems to have some type of brown staining. This same tooth, as well as its neighboring teeth, have areas of white discoloration on them.

Cosmetic Dentistry Treatment Plan: In our "after" picture we've illustrated cosmetic changes that just involve the upper, center four teeth. We anticipate that the change in tooth length we show returns these teeth to a size and shape similar to their original one (before they had become worn).
      Assuming this person's occlusion (bite) allows room for the type of shape changes we have shown, dental crowns would certainly be one way to accomplish the cosmetic results we have illustrated. It is also conceivable that these same types of cosmetic changes could be accomplished by the placement of porcelain veneers, once again depending on constraints enforced by this person's occlusion. The dentist who performs this treatment would need to be the one who makes the determination as to which type of dental restoration would be best. ( What is the difference between porcelain veneers and dental crowns? )