The combined treatment with orthodontics and dental veneers is performed in order to obtain excellent results, both in aesthetics and functionality. In a beautiful smile, dental specialists always look for a balance between lips, gums and teeth.
What should be checked before starting treatment with veneers?
Before any treatment should be performed:
- An extraoral examination to assess the balance between the horizontal and vertical facial thirds: the exposure of the gum in the smile, the exposure of the teeth at rest and the lip seal.
- An intraoral examination to assess whether the patient has missing teeth, caries lesions, periodontal status and normalization of the mucous membranes.
- An occlusal examination to determine the position of the teeth, the relationship of the jaws and the state of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
- A radiological and cephalometric examination.
- An esthetic planning with smile design and an orthodontic setup.
Why is it important to follow this previous step?
It is important because it will give greater durability to the teeth themselves and to the veneers that will be placed later.
What will the results be like?
Improving the position of the teeth also gives more support to the upper lip and avoids tooth wear.
The goal is to increase self-esteem, improve personal relationships and facilitate those professional relationships, consistent with good oral health.