55 year old Female


  Aesthetic Dentistry has come along way with the development of new techniques and materials. This latest technology allows our patients several treatment alternatives.


In the past, the only way to correct dental imperfections was to cover the tooth with a crown.

Today we can adopt various treatment options to achieve patient outcomes and to improve your smile.


The options can include-


Tooth re contouring -  where tooth shape can be subtly adjusted to gain optimum               

                                      proportion and shape. There are, of course, some limitations

                                      but in some cases a small adjustment can make a big difference.


   Tooth whitening      -  Professional bleaching systems can be utilised to obtain improved

                                      colour matching and overall shade. This also includes Root Canal

                                      filled teeth which have become discoloured.


  Resin Bonding        -  Improved bonding systems allow us to place tooth coloured resin

                                      in thin layers to help improve any discrepancies and shade.


   White fillings           -  At Whyalla Dental Care we have the latest restorative materials available.

                                     This includes various white filling materials. Before a restoration is placed

                                     we will advise you of the options as to which material would perform best

                                     in each unique situation.


    

   Ceramic Veneers    -  The latest porcelain/ceramic can be made into very thin facings

                                      (0.5-1.0mm) that are placed seamlessly over the front surface of

                                      a tooth to improve the colour, shape and size. 

                                      Veneers are a more conservative treatment

                                      than a crown and can often be used as an

                                      alternative if the underlying tooth is strong

                                      and healthy.




                                       

Ceramic Onlays/Inlays-  Porcelain Inlays are a more durable and aesthetic alternative to

                                        standard tooth-coloured resin restorations. A Porcelain Onlay

                                        covers part or whole of the chewing surface.

                                        Often this is done also to strengthen a                                                  

                                        tooth’s resistance to fracture and breakage.

                                        Porcelain Inlays and Onlays are a more

                                        conservative treatment than a crown and can

                                        often be used as an alternative if the

                                        underlying tooth structure is strong and healthy.




Ceramic Crowns-           A Porcelain Crown is a restoration that is placed over a heavily

                                       broken down or filled tooth. Porcelain Crowns

                                       cover the remaining tooth structure and

                                       prevent further breakdown. Crowns also

                                       prevent cracks in teeth from propagating.






Ceramic Bridges-      A Porcelain bridge is a restoration that replaces single or multiple

                                   missing teeth. This is achieved by connecting

                                   permanently to adjacent teeth or implants. 





 

  Dental Implants-        Dental Implants are titanium inserts that are used to replace missing

                                     teeth. This can be in place of a single missing tooth, numerous

                                     missing teeth or a mouth with no remaining

                                     teeth. Dental Implants can avoid the need for

                                     partial or full dentures by the use of implant

                                     supported bridges.



                                     

                                                                             


   

    Aesthetic Cases treated at

       Whyalla Dental Care   


Heavily filled Molar protected from further breakdown with

full ceramic crown. The ceramic takes on a very ‘tooth’ like

appearance. This patient chose to have the adjacent teeth

treated at a later stage.

  66 year old Female

69 year old female concerned with her discoloured and uneven front teeth.

Although there were many more options available to achieve a favourable aesthetic result for all her teeth and gums, the patient chose a simple ceramic veneer and crown on the two upper front teeth to meet her aesthetic needs and expectations. Further work on the remaining teeth and gum surgery could achieve a full aesthetic arch.

45 year old Female

A heavily filled and cracked lower  left molar restored with a ceramic onlay to

achieve an aesthetic outcome while also stopping further crack propagation.

Before                                               After

   Before                                             After

   Before                                               After