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The following photos of our patients illustrate how cosmetic dentistry can correct common problems of spacing, crowding, shape and shade of your teeth.
Our patient above had teeth that were out of alignment and existing bridgework that fit poorly. We placed an all porcelain bridge and two porcelain veneers in about two weeks to create her perfect smile. |
Teeth and Tissue Recontouring
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Patient was congenitally
missing lateral incisor teeth. |
Recontoured tissue and reshaped cuspids to resemble laterals with porcelain veneers. |
Correcting Position of Crowded Teeth
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Before Patient had overlapping central incisors. |
Three Porcelain Veneers |
Porcelain Veneers and Crowns
If you've ever wondered why so many individuals in public life have such perfect smiles, you might be surprised to find out how many of them have had cosmetic dental work!
One way that we can make your smile more attractive is to place porcelain laminate veneers or jacket crowns. Porcelain veneers are translucent, thin laminates made to improve the esthetics (shape, spacing, color) of natural teeth, to correct crowding, or to replace composite bonding.
If you already have crowns on your front teeth, replacement with all porcelain jacket crowns may give you a more natural, attractive appearance. Or think about cosmetic repositioning as an alternative to orthodontics with the placement of porcelain veneers as seen below. |
Porcelain veneers and crowns are extremely lifelike and hold their brilliance, unlike bonding which often appears bulky or fake. Although porcelain is an extremely translucent material, it is also very strong. Porcelain veneers and crowns are permanent restorations, and they can be expected to last for many years. Also, there are no food restrictions - once they are cemented you can eat normally (apples, corn on the cob, etc.) - porcelain simply covers the imperfections in your own smile!
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Porcelain jacket crowns and laminate veneers both require two office visits. At the first appointment we remove any old bonding and prepare the teeth. We also take impressions and choose the shade and shape of the porcelain. When you leave the office, temporary bonding is used to cover the prepared teeth. Approximately one week later, the porcelain veneers or crowns are permanently cemented at the second appointment. |
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Before Porcelain Veneers Patient had narrow,unevenly shaped front teeth. |
After Six Porcelain Veneers |
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Patient had severe tetracycline staining |
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Arthur A. Kezian, D.D.S. :: Narine Tashjian, D.D.S.
443 North Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004
Phone: (323) 467-2777 :: E-mail: kezian@msn.com
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