Would veneers & a bridge work for me? (Photo)

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Very small teeth.. missing a canine tooth and they say the space is too small for implant but could probably do a Maryland bridge? Would veneers help make my teeth larger? My smile is unattractive because how little they are.. also had bonding done but it's cracked and discoloring.. not sure what to do? Lumineers or the other kind?

Kathy Frazar, DDS, FAGD · Answer

Yes if with mounted models of your teeth and jaw, proper photos, radiographs, veneers and an all porcelain bridge will work for you..8 to 10 teeth would provide best results especially if you desire to change to a whiter color.

Joel Klasfeld, DDS · Answer

You are a great candidate for porcelain veneers.  In addition you would benefit with a bit of gingival recontouring to bring symmetry to your smile and add size to your canine teeth.  Regarding the missing tooth, if an implant is not possible, I would recommend an all ceramic bridge to balance out your smile.  In our office, we perform a digital smile design to get an idea of what the changes would look like in your mouth before moving forward.

Victoria Veytsman, DDS · Answer

Hello, 
Thanks for your question. From the photos, it does look like veneers and an all porcelain bridge would give you a much improved aesthetic result. Veneers would make your smile brighter, improve the shape of your teeth, possible broaden your smile, and potentially add a small amount of length. Before anything definitive, your dentist would need to see mounted models, wax-ups, and check for wear patterns on your teeth. It seems as though you may be grinding your teeth. If that's the case and there is wear on the lower teeth--does the bite need to be opened slightly? These are all things your dentist will consider when planning your case. Another thing to consider is some gum recontouring to raise your gum line slightly. However since you don't show much of your upper teeth when you smile (low lip line) I would really suggest at minimum recontouring the gum of the front two central teeth so that the shape of the veneers there are symmetrical and even. 
Best of luck!

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD · Answer

yes, veneers is good option in your case. veneers followed by crown lengthening will give you more aesthetic result.

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:Most likely porcelain veneers would work for you.  Your bite also has to be checked to make sure which type of veneers are most long lasting: Feldspathic, Emax or Zirconium.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Would veneers & a bridge work for me? (Photo)

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