A cosmetic dentistry smile makeover simulation illustrating the use of orthodontic treatment, a dental implant and crown and tooth bonding.

Dental History: This person has a space between teeth #1 and #2 because a tooth has been extracted.

Cosmetic Dentistry - Step #2: Use orthodontic treatment (braces) as a way to idealize the alignment of the patient's upper and lower teeth. During this treatment tooth #1 can be positioned backward a little and tooth #2 brought forward some. As a result the space between teeth #1 and #2 will be widened so a normal sized artificial tooth can be placed.

Cosmetic Dentistry - Step #3: The missing tooth could be replaced via use of a dental implant, a fixed dental bridge, or a removable partial denture. Tooth #1 could be repaired by way of placing a white filling (dental bonding) or else a dental crown.