Aesthetic Prosthodontic Case of Concern Over Gaps Between the Front Teeth and Diastema

Hello!

This is Seoul Vardi Dental Clinic.

Today,

we’re sharing the story of an aesthetic prosthodontic case

for a patient who had long been worried about the gap between the front teeth.

When there is a gap between the front teeth,

it can lead not only to

an appearance-related

complex,

but also to everyday inconveniences,

such as air escaping when speaking

or food getting stuck frequently.

In particular, when there is a space between the front teeth,

there is also the old saying that fortune escapes,

so it can become a major complex as well.

Let’s take a look at the story of the patient

who came to the clinic after making up their mind.

Oral condition at the time of visit Gaps in the front teeth December 23, 2023

The patient visited us saying,

“I’m really bothered by the space between my front teeth.”

The X-ray images and oral examination results

are as follows.

Long-term smoking Lowered confidence because the gap in the front teeth shows when smiling Feeling of air escaping while speaking No time to spare Wanted rapid improvement Gap between the upper and lower front teeth

The patient had worried about this issue for a long time,

but due to fear of treatment

and concerns as a smoker,

they could not easily make a decision.

Through 충분한 상담,

we explained the treatment process and prognosis,

and also fully explained that because the space between the teeth was quite large,

closing it could make the teeth themselves appear larger.

After thorough consultation with the patient,

we began treatment with the goal of resolving the spaces between the teeth and restoring natural aesthetics

through zirconia prosthetics on a total of 8 teeth.

The front teeth are especially

positioned at the center of the face

and are an important part that determines the impression.

Treatment needs to go beyond simply filling the spaces between teeth;

a delicate design is required,

considering the patient’s facial proportions, lip line,

and smile line.

Gaps in the front teeth

Therefore, we made temporary teeth

and carefully reviewed everything from tooth shape to size,

and then proceeded with the work while reflecting the patient’s opinions as well.

In particular, front teeth should not be thought of as something that comes out perfectly all at once;

you should expect the process to go through enough revisions.

Dental treatment stages Gaps in the front teeth

1st stage: Tooth preparation and impression taking The teeth are prepared to make the front teeth,

and the tooth shape is recorded through precise impressions.

2nd stage: Temporary tooth fabrication and placement This is a preview stage before the final teeth are inserted,

and the patient’s feedback is reflected at this point.

3rd stage: When the teeth are produced,

we check whether there are any areas that need improvement,

and if there are parts to revise, we reflect them again.

Front teeth may require sufficient revision rather than being completed all at once.

Because there is an in-house lab where the teeth can be made,

we manufacture them while fully reflecting the patient’s opinions.

When the completed teeth are ready,

we do not bond them permanently right away;

instead, we temporarily cement them,

check once more whether there are any problems,

and go through an additional verification process.

We carefully check

speech and lip movement,

color again,

the degree of space closure,

and adjustment of tooth length.

And if the patient is satisfied,

only then do we permanently bond them.

Follow-up examination after treatment Gaps in the front teeth October 12, 2024

About 7 months after completion,

the patient visited for a regular checkup.

The gums are being maintained healthily without inflammation,

and the front teeth are also being used well without any issues.

The changes the patient experienced after treatment

goes beyond the appearance alone.

Since the gap between the front teeth is gone,

they no longer cover their teeth when smiling,

and confidence has been fully restored.

They also said the feeling of air escaping while speaking has improved a lot.

The space between the front teeth is not simply about the old saying that fortune escapes...

It can also affect confidence,

so

if you have this concern,

don’t put it off,

and feel free to contact us anytime.

Go to make a reservation call
02-481-4278

We provide treatment solutions tailored to each patient’s situation.

Thank you.

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Aesthetic Prosthodontic Case of Concern Over Gaps Between the Front Teeth and Diastema

| This post was written directly by Seoul Vardi Dental Clinic for the purpose of providing medical information and promoting the clinic in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Service Act. The information provided is for reference only, and for an accurate assessment of symptoms and management methods, please visit a medical institution and consult medical staff. All procedures/surgeries performed at the dental clinic may involve possible side effects depending on the individual (inflammation, bleeding, swelling, etc.). Please make your decision after sufficient consultation with medical staff in advance. The treatment cases in this post were photographed with the consent of patients who completed treatment at our clinic, and the before-and-after photos were taken under the same conditions. |