Before
Her upper smile area looked less full because several visible teeth were missing. At her late 50s, she was not trying to change her whole smile. She wanted the missing area to look complete again, in a way that still felt natural on her face.
When she smiled, only a small amount of upper teeth could be seen, and the upper lip looked less supported. The replacement needed to improve tooth display and lip support without looking bulky, too long or too bright.
After
The tooth replacement improved the visible upper smile area. More upper teeth could be seen when she smiled, and the upper lip looked better supported.
Dr Elaine Lim planned the tooth length, shade and position according to the patient’s smile line. This helped the replacement blend more naturally with her facial features, giving the smile a fuller and more balanced appearance.
What’s the Secret?
When visible upper teeth are missing, the replacement needs to support the smile line, lip position and bite without looking bulky.
For this case, Dr Elaine Lim planned the tooth length, shade and position based on the patient’s smile line and upper lip support. During consultation at dental clinic Sri Petaling, patients can discuss which tooth replacement option suits their condition.
If visible missing teeth are affecting your smile or confidence, you may contact Dr Elaine Lim to arrange a consultation.
