The best cosmetic dentists are also artists; the technical side is crucial. In Australia, US and Europe less than 1% of dentists make their own porcelain crowns and veneers; they usually work closely with dental ceramists or employ a dental technician. A successful dental restoration is due to proper planning and collaboration of the specialist dentist and ceramist team.

Redesigning a smile should include a choice of tooth colour, which must blend with existing teeth . Preferred lipstick shades and the age and personality of the patient are also taken into consideration.

Showing the patient a detailed and enlarged picture of the proposed tooth shape clarifies before such a tooth is made, if this is what the patient really likes.

Australia is a multicultural country and there are many different opinions on aesthetics. It is important to discuss these before treatment begins.

Before we start, we usually provide a complimentary imaging session. The reason we do this is because it is very difficult for most people to imagine what their smile will look like after treatment. By creating a picture of the teeth being changed step-by-step, and explaining what kind of procedure is going to be used, you can understand all the necessary steps clearly.

After this a copy of your photos (and some more detailed information) is sent to the dentist who is doing the clinical work. The dentist will then assess whether the work is clinically possible. If the expertise of a dental ceramist is needed, the teeth are prepared by the dentist and a mould is sent to the laboratory where the ceramist makes each tooth individually to match the previous computer imaging.

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