Prolonged orthodontic treatment caused severe root resorption. My teeth look good from afar, but small asymmetries, namely an occlusal cant and uneven gum line, make my smile look slightly shifted, and I am very self conscious about it. My periodontist said crown lengthening and gum contouring weren't possible, but implants WERE in the future. I forgot to ask about veneers, so my question is: Are veneers possible with severe root resorption (i.e. 50% of my roots gone)? If not, are other options?
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Veneers are not generally going to fix a shifted midline. The best thing in your case would be to get braces to correct your midline, then get veneers to make your teeth look 100% better.I hope this helps.Dr. Sarah Thompson
Hi stefan1480
Thanks for posting the pics. Very helpful to give a better answer. I would strongly suggest having a consultation with an orthodontist to have your case treated by moving teeth and not by cutting them down or removing them. At least in the pics it looks like you have a whole bunch...
Overall, your teeth look a lot better. Your veneers appear bulky, so I would recommend having the dentist redo them, if possible. Without a full exam, I cannot tell you exactly what to tell your dentist, besides telling him to make them less bulky, which will require additional prepping.Dr. Sa...
