This patient had translucent edges on her upper front teeth, worn edges on both upper and lower teeth, a gummy smile, and desired larger upper lateral incisors and more proportionate tooth sizes. She wanted a brighter, more balanced, and youthful smile.
Gum Lift and Porcelain Veneers
After reviewing her options, we recommended aesthetic crown lengthening, or a “gum lift,” for all upper teeth to increase vertical tooth length and achieve proper symmetry. Ten porcelain veneers were placed on her upper teeth to improve size, shape, and color. A nightguard was provided to protect her natural teeth and restorations from nocturnal grinding.
This case is a powerful example of how a gum lift combined with veneers can create ideal tooth proportions, improve symmetry, and enhance a patient’s smile. The patient, who had been seeing our practice since childhood, was thrilled with the transformation and the natural, bright, and youthful result.
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