As discussed below, option 1 involves moving the teeth to their optimal position leaving the ideal spacing in place so the restorative dentist can bond the spaces that are left, creating teeth that are proportional to the other teeth. But if the orthodontist does not leave the correct amount of space the final result will result in a tooth that is too large or small for the others. In other words, the space has to be filled. If there’s too little you end up with a mini-tooth…..too much and you get a Chicklet! Not good!
Bottom line….the orthodontist has to get the spaces PERFECT for this option to work.
Here’s a closer look at these two cavities. You can see that they extend slightly under the gumline:
I’ll admit this right up front….I’ve only ‘tried’ Vista on a few different computers, so I can’t so too much good or bad about it…yet. I DO know that many dental software companies don’t support Vista and are recommending that we continue using Windows XP. Here’s an interesting review of Vista from a ‘regular’ computer user. After reading it I may continue with XP for a while longer!
Vista Review
We call 411 a handful of times throughout the month for assistance….and I’m amazed at the cost to do it! Well, along comes Google to the rescue. Check out this article about Google’s new 411 service: Google 411
You know we’ll be trying it!!
Here’s a quick article about the type of printer used and a print’s fade resistance. Since I’m into photos, I found this especially interesting.
Printers
I still think the type of paper and ink that is used are more important than the brand of printer. Time will tell!!
The tooth is proportioned correctly, but as I mentioned earlier, there’s other factors. The subtle color variations INSIDE the tooth have been maintained. And look at the ‘wavy’ areas that extend down from the gum line to the bottom edge. These have been incorporated, too.
The patient was VERY pleased with the final result…and we were, too!!
With the right combination of different composites, and the right technique, the repair of a fractured tooth can be very esthetic. Here’s that same tooth after it was repaired:
Notice the tooth has the correct size and alignment….but there’s more.
Here’s another great example of what bonding can do for a cracked front tooth. A few years ago the tooth below was badly damaged and needed a root canal. Afterwards, the tooth was reconstructed to repair the cracked edge. I wasn’t involved in this first treatment, but recently the repair again broke off. The patient requested another repair with composite, or bonding.
Now take a look at the final result. This was completed with only bonding and, as I stated last time, no root canal was necessary. Both the patient and his mom were thrilled!
