Initial Diagnosis
A 38-year-old man presented to Dr Jackleen Soghmonian at Wise Dental Macquarie Park because he was unhappy with the appearance of his upper teeth. He disliked their longstanding gold appearance and wanted to change their size, shape, and colour.
The challenge was to create a natural-looking smile with veneers across the upper teeth from 15 to 25. Planning needed to account for individual tooth proportions and symmetry across the smile.
The patient also required periodontal treatment before the aesthetic work could begin. He was a smoker, which increased his risk of gum disease and could impair gum healing. Maintenance planning therefore emphasised good oral hygiene and periodontal stability after treatment.
Treatment Plan
- Stabilise the periodontal condition: Dr Soghmonian completed comprehensive dental cleaning and periodontal treatment. Aesthetic treatment began once the patient’s periodontal condition was stable.
- Plan tooth proportions and appearance: Planning focused on the patient’s concerns about size, shape, and colour. Dr Soghmonian paid particular attention to tooth proportions, symmetry, and natural morphology to achieve a balanced appearance across the upper smile.
- Complete the veneers with Avant Dental Lab: Avant Dental provided the veneer work for teeth 15 to 25. The restorations were completed with attention to the planned tooth size, shape, and colour.
- Address maintenance needs: Ongoing maintenance considerations included the patient’s smoking status and the importance of good oral hygiene and periodontal stability.
Treatment Summary
- Patient concerns: Size, shape, colour, and the longstanding gold appearance of the upper teeth.
- Preliminary treatment: Comprehensive cleaning and periodontal treatment.
- Restorations: Veneers from 15 to 25, with laboratory work by Avant Dental.
- Planning priorities: Tooth proportions, symmetry, morphology, and colour.
- Maintenance: Oral hygiene and periodontal stability, with consideration of smoking status.
Final Outcome
The veneers significantly improved the appearance and harmony of the patient’s upper smile. Dr Soghmonian reported that she was extremely happy with the result.
“This was a very rewarding case. The main focus was achieving the right balance of size, shape, and colour across the smile. I was very happy with the final result, and most importantly, the patient was absolutely delighted with his new smile.”
Dr Soghmonian
Dr Soghmonian is an experienced general dentist with a strong interest in restorative and aesthetic dentistry. Her approach considers the patient’s aesthetic goals alongside function and long-term oral health.
“She has a particular interest in smile rehabilitation and restorative dentistry, with careful attention to tooth proportions, natural morphology, colour, and overall facial harmony,” says Anthony LoCastro, Senior Technician and Head of Implants at Avant Dental. “Dr Soghmonian is passionate about creating individualised treatment plans that give patients confidence in their smiles.”
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