6 Porcelain Veneers
The veneers in the Before Smile were placed about 13 years. Unfortunately, the patient still had a gummy smile and gaps. The color of the porcelain placed 13 years ago didn’t look bright enough. Overall, the patient felt her smile looked old. Looking at the before photo, it is easy to see her concerns.
Porcelain Veneers to Update Old Veneers
When designing her smile and porcelain veneers, we really wanted to address all her concerns: gummy smile, gaps, and color. Her smile was gummy for two reasons:
- Her teeth were smaller and slightly tipped in; and
- The top portion of her teeth at the gum line were pointed, rather than curved.
We tailored her porcelain veneers by customizing the shape, size and color. By focusing on these areas, we were able to give her a fuller smile, which reduced the amount of gum tissue that showed when she smiled. The after photos show quite a change in her smile and we were able to accomplish her wants for her smile.