Gallery

Gallery

A series of pre-operative and post-operative photographs demonstrating procedures ranging from the simple restoration of minor tooth enamel fractures to comprehensive rehabilitation of entire dentitions.


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Chipping and minor fractures of the enamel incisal edges may be restored to normal form with bonded composite resin material.


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Inherent spaces between healthy teeth with no tooth decay or significant fractures – diastema – may frequently be restored to improve appearance with bonded composite resin material.


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A rambunctious 8 year old with fractured right central incisor. Too young to restore with a porcelain veneer, composite resin material bonded, contoured and polished.


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Adult patient displeased with shape and alignment of teeth, discolored interproximal restorations, and multiple spaces between teeth – diastemata. One crown as a part of a bridge (your upper left) and 5 porcelain veneers were placed.


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Adult upper front 7 teeth ravaged by tooth decay. 6 porcelain veneers and 1 all ceramic crown used to return the teeth to beauty.


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Composite resin bonded previously on teeth in an effort to conceal dramatic tetracycline staining. 6 porcelain veneers placed. Patient wisely desired to have shade appropriately blended to the lower natural tooth color.


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A wayward elbow caused fractures of the upper left central and lateral incisors of this 18 year old while playing basketball. The young adult teeth were mature enough to have porcelain veneer restorations placed.


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Congenitally missing upper lateral incisors. In lieu of implant supported crowns, a bonded Maryland Bridge replaces teeth #7 and 10. Still in place 23+ years after insertion.


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Upper left central incisor #9 lost due to complete fracture. To replace the missing tooth and stabilize the other front teeth, the previous space between the central incisors required closing with a bonded Maryland Bridge.


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Upper right central incisor #8 lost due to failed root canal treatment and fractured root, replaced with implant supported crown.


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Automobile accident causing loss of 4 permanent teeth. Long-standing bridge required replacement. Dentition restored to form and beauty with 4 implant supported crowns replacing the missing teeth, and 2 crowns on the adjacent teeth.


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Upper right lateral and central incisors, and upper left canine replaced with implant supported crowns. Remaining upper left central incisor and reconstructed lateral incisor restored also with crowns.


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Congenitally missing lateral incisors replaced with implant supported crowns. Composite resin material bonded to interproximal surfaces of adjacent teeth to create more appropriate tooth dimension and spacing.


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Comprehensive rehabilitation using implant supported crowns and bridges to replace missing teeth, and restoration of remaining natural teeth return this debilitated dentition to form and function.


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Advanced tooth wear of the front teeth, and failing dentistry on the back teeth restored with multiple single unit crowns. The lower front teeth to be restored to close spaces as the patient desires.


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Dentition originally rehabilitated in 1975, with fixed crown and bridgework replacing missing upper teeth, and removable partial denture replacing all lower missing back teeth. Original photography with Kodak Ektachrome film accounts for color.


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Severe upper anterior ridge defect unable to receive implants, and span too wide to bridge. Removable partial denture with flange to replace teeth and conceal defect. Flange is hidden by upper lip during function.


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Span of 6 missing upper front teeth too wide to bridge. Bone ridge too thin to accept implants, but good soft tissue form allowed placement of esthetic and flangeless removable partial denture.


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Implant bar supported upper denture replacing all upper teeth. This technique allows elimination of the usual roof of the mouth coverage typical of a conventional full denture.


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An entire dentition replaced with upper and lower implant bar supported dentures. The bars render superb retention and stability during function, but allow easy removal of the appliances for oral hygiene measures.


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Severely resolved alveolar ridges unable to be treated with implants. Conventional full dentures replace an entire dentition of missing teeth.


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Heavy biting forces and grinding cause tooth enamel to wear prematurely. The most durable of restorations, an all gold crown was used to rebuild a broken tooth to function.


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Patient experiencing advances bone loss support of the lower front teeth evident clinically and radiographically. A custom fabricated, bonded metal splint helps stabilize and retain the teeth, preventing removal.