Hi doctors, I just had osteotomy le fort 1 impaction done 3 weeks ago for my gummy smile, although i am loving the result (from 9mm to 2mm). I really want to have a gum contouring done, not to have the gummy smile fixed but because my gums are so uneven. I also broke a little piece of my tooth so i wanted to have some bonding done as well. Can i have those procedures done without jeopardizing my jaw surgery? if so when is the earliest possible? and can i do theme while i have braces? Thanks.
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Answer: Gum contouring & bonding can be done after jaw surgery
In order for the bonding technique to be successful, the tooth surface has to be clean and free of any potential contaminants. Once the tooth is clean, a mild acid is applied to the surface that will have bonding apllied so that the material will adhere.
Dentists will often use a...
Bonding is definitely reversible, but it's important to know if any tooth structure was removed to accommodate the composite. I would suggest having the dentist and orthodontist look at xrays as a reference to get a better idea of how much bonding was added, and how much approximate space...
It is common that people dislike wearing retainers, and without them the teeth likely WILL get gaps again. Perhaps not as bad as originally, so the solution might be simple. Many smile makeovers with porcelain veneers are done specifically to close spaces, but careful planning is...