The photos below show further evidence (as if any were needed) of Russell Blanchard's incredible skill at making beautiful smiles. Both cases were done using minimal preparation techniques to reduce the amount of drilling to natural sound tooth tissue. In the first case a missing tooth was replaced with a porcelain veneer bridge, with veneers on adjacent teeth to harmonise the result. In the … [Read more...]

This case highlights how new techniques involving fibre re-enforced composites can change how we approach our restorative cases. Traditionally the tooth below, with a large failing amalgam filling and fracture down the back wall would need some form of crown or overlay to protect it (you can learn more about these terms on our FAQ page on crowns and bridges ). As you can see from the second … [Read more...]

I love my job and this case highlights just what it is about my work that makes it so special to me. Kimberely is dental nurse as well as a professional dancer. She was born with condition that interfered with the way her teeth formed. Despite her excellent oral hygiene and her very best efforts she has never been able to achieve a beautiful smile. Because she is very young (19 years old) we … [Read more...]

What I like about these two cases is that they highlight how one fundamental problem in both mouths (crowding) was treated in two different approaches to achieve the same end goal; a beautiful smile for each patient. In the first case we see porcelain veneers used to mask the discrepancies in size, shape and colour of the teeth. The result is stunning and was achieved relatively quickly, the … [Read more...]

It has been a while since I have updated the blog and apologies for that. Everyone at StoneRock has been phenomenally busy for the past few months with training courses in Geneva, lecturing here in the UK, doubling our professional team and expanding into our fourth surgery. We now have specialist in restorative care (crowns, bridges, implants), periodontal care (gum surgery), oral surgery … [Read more...]