This client is a successful CEO and even with his success, felt his smile was holding him back from being his best. After further discussion in my office, we decided to recreate his mouth in phases. The after photos represent completion of phase I (upper smile zone veneers and crowns). What I like about this case was the ability to recapture a natural well preserved appearance (patients desire).
One of the secrets to capturing a natural smile makeover is harmonious outline of the soft tissue outline. This is preplanned in the diagnostic stage. In this case, the gum zenith outline was designed with laser recontouring prior to preparation. The preparation margins are then finished to the scribed zenith outline. This facilitates control over the emergence profile during the CEREC® design and finishing stages. Notice papillae health particularly between the centrals. Ceramics: Empress CAD 200 anterior 7-10 customized with incisal layering and stain/glaze and canines/premolarsA2 Multi.
* Dentistry performed by Dr. James Klim
