What will my smile look like?

We saw a patient today, who was very bothered with the look of her upper front teeth. She was very conscious of how those front teeth looked especially in photos. She came to consult us in search of a solution that would fit her lifestyle.

This patient was reluctant to proceed with any treatment option without first being able to see a simulation of what her smile would look like at the completion of her dental treatment. Together with the patient, we decided to mock up several treatment options for her to visualise the end result. The patient was willing to accept the following:

• the mock ups will be done one at a time rather than simultaneously
• there will be a time lapse before treatment is carried out
• it would require several visits to the practice
• there is costs involved

We have planned a prosthodontic mock up session for veneers and crowns (requiring about one hour) and another session for an Invisalign simulation approximately 4 weeks later if she was not comfortable with the prosthdontic option.

The patient was extremely happy that we could visualise her treatment to assist her make an informed decision regarding her smile.