Closing a tooth gap- Invisalign® vs. placing porcelain veneers.
When this person submitted their picture for a virtual makeover, their email seemed to suggest that they would be open to closing the space between their teeth either using some type of orthodontic treatment (such as Invisalign®) or by placing porcelain veneers.
We decided to illustrate the latter. Not because we thought it makes the better choice but because it's the more important result to see before choosing between the two. We explain why below.
Case issues and concerns:
As far as appearance goes, the most obvious issue with this person's smile is the space between its upper front teeth. A dentist would term this type of gap a "diastema."
Additional observations:
While it's impossible to state so definitively without examining the patient first, this case's "before" picture gives the impression of a healthy youthful smile.
That's important because the presence of dental concerns might tip the balance in favor of one treatment approach over the other. But here, either having braces or placing some type of dental restorations both seem like viable options.
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Marchaan
Tue, 07/14/2015 - 11:04
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Compacted underbite
Compacted underbite
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