This case illustrates the advantages of porcelain bridges and crowns. Porcelain restorations allow us to achieve a significant colour change with a ‘non-removable’ solution to replacing missing teeth.

We completed this phase of treatment with a porcelain veneer, 4 porcelain crowns and 2 porcelain fixed bridges (upper and lower).

After a cosmetic consultation and trial smile, it was clear that he wanted the brightest smile possible. It was also agreed that we needed to create more tooth visibility when he smiles.

You can see that he is missing a front tooth on the upper jaw, and is wearing a removable denture on the lower jaw (see his three lower front teeth). With fixed bridges, he can live a life free from removable dentures. Truly a liberating experience, when you can finally bite into an apple with confidence.

You may also notice the uneven gum levels with the finished porcelain bridges. Ideally, we could have performed a bone grafting and gum recontouring surgery to even out the gum levels. We chose to leave the gum levels alone since his lip hides this uneven gum line during his biggest smile.

Courtesy of Dr. Brian Yim DDS
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