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Dark Triangles

Treatment Time: 24 months

Standard Steel Braces

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Amanda is a remarkable lady who has a small-time frame for her treatment which we could not fulfil due to the complexity nature of the treatment.

She saw the whole treatment through to the end and what a beautiful result. Functionally the gum recession has reduced on a number of teeth and those at high risk were preserved throughout the treatment. She was always a confident lady though this gave her added confident in her work as a yoga teacher.

Memorable moment: The surprise look when she saw how we managed to close the dark triangles – see above images.

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Treatment Time: 9 months

Steel Braces

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As orthodontists we can overlook, or underestimate, the value of our work. Probably as we can get engrossed on a technical levels to ensure a result. Then, someone comes over and says something simple, yet profound, that touches on the very essence to the meaning of our work and being. This is Carmen’s story.

Carmel recently came for a 9 year review. I asked her for a video testimonial and I must say there was a very moving moment which caught me unaware which really underlined the benefit of orthodontics.

Adult tooth movement is similar to teenagers. It can be affected if teeth have been lost either for previous orthodontics or dental health reasons or reduced bone support. We planned a conservative approach which was a wise decision.

The orthodontics was completed in 8 months and was very stable 9 years on.

Most Memorable moment/s: Carmel video testimonial.

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Treatment Time: 15 Months (6 Months out of the Country Managed by Emails and Video Calls)
Brace: Metal
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A natural, good looking result.

This client’s teeth were variable in shape resulting in dark triangles after straightening, which were corrected with composite bonding to give a natural looking finish.

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Treatment Time: 8 Months
Brace: Metal
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A beautiful example of our practical multidisciplinary teamwork between periodontal care, restorative care and orthodontics. This young lady was unfortunate to be affected by by periodontal disease at a relatively young age with drifting of the teeth due to bone loss, gum recession, gaps and dark triangles between the teeth.  Gaps and dark triangles are disliked by patients for poor appearances and cause of food/plaque traps. They are disliked by dentists as they can be a severe challenge  to correct.

After being managed by Rana at AlFa-Perio initially for the important gum and bone treatment she was seen by Ash, at the SmileDesignByAsh,  and ourselves. We arrived at a solution that met her needs to for a better smile, enhancing her periodontal care and addressing her missing teeth.

There are alternative solutions ranging from veneers, Invisalign and composite bonding. However, for the best result the option is clear: no veneers, avoid composite bonding as far as possible and place teeth in the ideal placement for implants. The result is precise and exacting and carried out to a very high quality in just 8 months.

The key to the orthodontic management is the intrusion of the teeth into healthy bone and gum structure which enhances the aesthetics and the provides increased bone support. Ongoing monitoring with a specialist periodontist is essential in these delicate cases. Merely closing the spaces without reshaping the teeth and intrusion of the teeth would not have given this result.

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