In this case I used simple direct splinting and bonding techniques to correct some issues the patient had with their teeth. They chief complaint was that the teeth had drifted leaving gaps and the edges were worn and uneven. We could have used orthodontics to bring the teeth back in line but this would have added to the cost and time of the treatment considerably. With this approach the … [Read more...]

This case presented as tooth (upper lateral) giving pain and was scheduled for removal and replacement with an implant retained crown. As the images show it is possible for us to do alternative work to try and delay the loss of the tooth for a few more years so putting off any replacement treatment. Whenever we are planning the loss of a tooth we should always consider how long the replacement … [Read more...]

This case was a joy from the start and whilst we still have some work to complete at the back of the mouth the smile is looking many years younger and all with no drilling and no injections. This case was completed using simple home use night guard vital whitening which is the way we do almost all of our whitening cases. We tend to use 10% carbemide peroxide as this is the lowest effective … [Read more...]

This case is a good example of simple dentistry done to save some teeth that otherwise might have needed to come out. I like this case because it demonstrates the use of fibre reinforced composites both as laboratory made crown (on the molar tooth) and as a direct restoration made in the mouth for the premolar. It also shows fibre posts made to fit the anatomical shape of the root so we can be a … [Read more...]

This case shows one part of what was a comprehensive overhaul (repairs) of every single tooth, involving direct restorations, root canal fillings, crowns, extractions and dentures. The part I am showing here is the part affecting the front teeth which were badly worn, stained and misaligned. Given the extensive nature of the restorations for the back teeth we elected to do direct fillings to … [Read more...]