NEWS - NOTHING BUT THE TOOTH - Case of the Month - PAGE 14

The case of the month for January involves a fantastic smile transformation. Initially our patient presented with severe tooth wear, discolouration and crowding. Dr Nissit Patel initially aligned the teeth with the Inman aligner. A course of tooth whitening was then undertaken with wonderful results. Finally, 6 ultra thin porcelain veneers were placed to transform and rejuvenate the smile. Here are the before and after photographs: Tooth wear, discolouration and crowding all resulting in a patient relu… READ MORE

Our case of the month for December shows how effective tooth whitening products can be. We strongly advocate the take home system for tooth whitening. Special tooth whitening trays are made for your teeth, we supply the tooth whitening gel (only certain types of gel will be effective for your teeth and we will choose the correct system) and then the trays and gel are worn for one hour of the day (in most cases). After two weeks you will have whiter, brighter, healthier looking teeth. It really is that simp… READ MORE

Our next Case of the month involves a dental implant to replace a missing canine tooth. This tooth had been missing for nearly one year. Being at the front of the mouth, aesthetics were vital. Only a natural looking tooth would suffice. Did you know that canine teeth are extremely important teeth in relation to your bite? In many cases, these teeth provide the guidance to your bite and sliding movements. Therefore, the treatment in this case had to be planned very carefully. Below are the before and after… READ MORE

We are starting a series of Case of the Month features. Every month, we will post a case that highlights the dentistry that we offer and the excellence of dental care available here at Progressive Dentistry. Our first case involves a full smile makeover. Our patient was concerned about her overall smile due to discoloured teeth, uneven teeth and tooth staining. Dr Nissit Patel transformed her smile with porcelain veneers. The before and after photographs are below. An uneven smile, non symmterical teeth A… READ MORE