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Dental crowns and porcelain laminate veneers are restorations that cover or cap teeth, restoring them to their natural size, shape and color. The crown or laminate veneer not only helps appearance, but can also strengthen a tooth that otherwise might be lost. In years past, dental crowns looked artificial because porcelains were very opaque, and gold (or other metals) was necessary at the gum line. Modern improvements in the translucency of porcelain and the strength of porcelain have eliminated these problems and allow for the placement of dental crowns and laminate veneers that are indistinguishable from natural teeth.
Porcelain crowns and laminate veneers have the same translucency as natural enamel.
Spaces can occur when the teeth are too small for the size of the dental arch. Porcelain laminate veneers can widen the teeth to close the spaces. As teeth are widened, the length is extended to maintain a natural length to width ratio.
Porcelain crowns and treatment of the gum tissue can restore form, function, and appearance.
Porcelain laminate veneers to improve the length of the teeth and orthodontic treatment to improve the position of the teeth.
Treatment of the gum tissue by a Periodontist is often necessary to obtain an ideal result with dental porcelain crowns.
A smile with too much gum tissue can be corrected with periodontal surgery and porcelain laminate veneers.
Worn down teeth can be revitalized with the natural appearance of porcelain.
Teeth that have loosened and moved out of proper position can be restored to an ideal position with porcelain stationary bridges.
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A combination of periodontal (gum) treatment, orthodontics, and porcelain laminate veneers can perfect a smile. The level of the gum tissue is raised to be in harmony and symmetry with the smile of the upper lip. The molars and premolars are raised to form an ascending smile line. The upper front teeth are slightly enlarged and brought forward to enhance and dominate the smile. |
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