The Reason a Patient Came from Suwon to Get Front Tooth Resin at Yangjae Station Dental Clinic (feat. Introduction to the Dentist)

He was a prospective groom preparing for his wedding.

With an upcoming wedding photo shoot just around the corner, he said the small gap between his teeth kept bothering him, and he came to our clinic.

What was even more surprising was that the person who referred the patient was a ‘dentist.’

The dentist friend who runs a clinic in Suwon said that for front tooth resin, ‘Jaejujooeun Dental Clinic’ is the best and recommended usㅎㅎ

When I heard that, I felt a little nervous too. Being referred a patient by a fellow dentist means more than simple trust^^

As a professional, I also knew that they would look at the treatment outcome more ‘strictly’ and ‘more keenly’ than the general public.

So I began the treatment carefully, with a little tensionㅎㅎ

1. Problems identified through the examination Yangjae Station Dental Clinic

Another passionate photo today^^ I’m always sincere about photos..

👇 The reason I’m sincere about photos

Looking at the patient’s front teeth in the treatment room, a gap of about 1–2 mm was found between the central incisors (#11, #21).

Although it was small to the naked eye, when photographed from the front or seen up close, it was quite noticeable and there was room for asymmetry. Yangjae Station Dental Clinic

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In addition, considering the overall alignment of the teeth, the ratio of tooth width, the gingival line visible when smiling, and even the lip line, we carefully determined the scope of the restoration.

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Fortunately, there were no cavities or cracks in the teeth themselves, and the teeth were healthy with no previous treatment history.

So after 충분한 discussion with the patient, we decided to restore only with resin without reducing the adjacent teeth.

2. Why use resin? Yangjae Station Dental Clinic

I like resin treatment. To be more precise, I like a tooth-preserving approach.

Filling the space between front teeth is not simply about filling a gap; it is a process of restoring ‘shape, color, translucency, and the flow of light’ as well.

Resin is a very suitable material for this kind of work. Yangjae Station Dental Clinic

Rather than a single tone, multiple shades can be layered and harmonized, and the angle and gloss of reflected light can also be precisely controlled.

Of course, that takes a lot of time.

It requires carefully adjusting the shape one by one, layering the colors with care, and matching the proportions of both teeth down to exact measurements.

But I don’t feel that time is wasted.

Because each of those small adjustments ultimately helps the patient’s smile look natural in photos and lets them feel, on the day of the wedding shoot, “My front teeth look really beautiful.”^^

This is the ‘acid etching’ process that helps resin bond better. Date taken: 250623

After firmly isolating the area using a rubber dam, we also carried out acid etching.

I use a rubber dam for almost all treatments. That is because the difference in treatment outcomes between using a rubber dam and not using one is enormous.

If you look at the content below, you can find more specific information about rubber dams.

👇 The reason I’m so serious about rubber dams

Carefully checking the shade to match the patient’s natural tooth color, we carried out the resin restoration process with great care, one step at a time.

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3. What the patient said after treatment Yangjae Station Dental Clinic

After finishing the treatment, the patient looked in the mirror and smiled.

“It's really natural. It’s exactly the feeling I wanted.” The moment I heard that, I smiled a little too.

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The reason a dentist friend, who can be more critical than anyone, recommended us, and the relief of being able to live up to that trust.

And there was also a sense of pride in helping a patient preparing for marriage leave with a beautiful smileㅎㅎ

Front tooth resin may look simple, but it is a highly sensitive treatment that requires consideration of many factors. Even so, the reason we like and often perform this treatment is clear.

Even though it takes a long time, it is worth it. Yangjae Station Dental Clinic

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Going forward, I will continue to treat each case with care in order to preserve both the natural beauty and function of the teeth^^

Teeth are not just structures that perform a function. They contain speech patterns, expressions, and important moments in life.

Especially teeth such as front teeth, which are in the position where people first face one another, play a role in shaping a person’s atmosphere and impression, so they require a more delicate approach.

That is why I always aim for ‘treatment that should not be noticeable.’

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A treatment that is successful only if it is not visible, a result that looks like a natural tooth but is a little softer and stronger in texture—that is what I am doing my best to create today as well.

Thank you for reading this long post.

This treatment may cause side effects such as debonding, discoloration, and sensitivity.