In many dental websites the "Before and After" shots are stock images and not the dentist's actual work. Our website photos are actual Hobson Dental Associates patients. In some cases we have shown the intermediate steps for additional interest. We hope you like our work!
Case #1. Replacement Of Old And Discolored Crowns
Before
The patient was dissatisfied with old and discolored crowns. The patient's teeth and gums were otherwise healthy. We decided that the old crowns would be replaced with new all-porcelain crowns following minor surgery to contour the gums.
After
The patient is very pleased with a more attractive and youthful smile.
Case #2: Replacement Of Old Crowns And Fillings
Before
Old and discolored crowns and fillings. The patient wanted to improve her smile.
After
We solved this cosmetic problem with minor laser gum surgery, tooth whitening, two replacement crowns and two veneers.
Case #3: Full Dentures
Before
The patient presented with badly damaged teeth that were beyond repair. The patient wanted to be comfortable and be able to smile.
After
All teeth were removed and full upper and lower dentures placed. Great Result!
Case #4: Single Front Crown Replacement
Before
One of the most challenging clinical situations is to replace a single front crown. This requires careful planning and coordination between the dentist and the laboratory.
Before
We had to use a special filtered photography technique to communicate details of the tooth surface texture to the lab. This is essential so light reflects and refracts off the porcelain crown in the same way as the natural tooth.
After
An outstanding result and a very happy patient.
Case #5: Single Front Tooth Implant
Before
Ouch!! This front tooth is broken below the gum line. This is an extremely difficult problem as the patient is a female with a very high smile line. The only solution is a dental implant. The challenge is to support the gum tissues for a natural appearance.
After
Great result! This is a single tooth implant replacing the broken tooth. The careful surgical and restorative techniques used by the team approach of Dr. DeWeirdt and Banakis results in an outstanding outcome.
Case #6: Invisible Filling On A Front Tooth
Before
The biting edge of this central incisor is fractured. The patient wants this fixed!
After
By using the microscope and careful layering of tooth colored composite materials we achieved an invisible repair. You cannot see the filling even in this magnified view-think how good this looks at conversational distance! This is the essence of true dental artistry.
Case #7: Invisible Porcelain Crown
Can you tell which tooth has a porcelain crown? Artificial crowns are often easy to spot because of a tell-tale grey band or discoloration at the gumline. Our partner laboratories do state-of-the-art porcelain crowns that look like teeth. The crown is the middle tooth!
Case #8: Cosmetic Bonding Of Internally Stained Teeth
Before
These teeth are stained from tetracycline antibiotics given as a child when the teeth were developing. The stain is actually part of the tooth structure. This is the most difficult type of stain to manage.
After
The teeth were first etched and bleached. Then the affected tooth structure was removed and replaced with composite bonding contoured and shaded to mimic the adjacent teeth.
Case #9: Four Porcelain Veneers
Before
It is not always necessary to do six or eight veneers. With proper planning we can often reduce the number of expensive veneers saving thousands of dollars. This patient wanted the maximum cosmetic improvement for the minimum cost. We decided on bleaching and four porcelain veneers.
Treatment In Progress
Patients often wonder what their teeth will look like while porcelain crowns and veneers are fabricated in the lab. This is a view of the TEMPORARY veneers. This step also allows the patient to preview the cosmetic outcome before finalization of the porcelain veneers.
After
Final result with bleaching, laser contouring of the gumline (very important for the best cosmetic results) and porcelain veneers. All work is done under a microscope to ensure the best possible outcome. The patient was VERY pleased!
After
Case #10: Conversion Of Old Implant Bridge To Implant-retained Denture
Before
This patient had very old implant crowns that had worn through and needed replacement. Unfortunately the implants were no longer in manufacture and the patient needed additional teeth removed. The solution- convert to an implant-retained upper denture using the existing implants.
After
The implants have been converted to Locator overdenture attachments with a removable denture that is held in place by the snaps you see here.
The patient is very pleased with the cosmetic and functional improvement. She can even eat an apple!
Case #11: Fractured Front Teeth
This patient fractured his front teeth in a snowboarding accident. The treatment involved initial mocking up of the tooth contours and restoring the teeth with a combination of porcelain crowns and composite bonding
Initially we did a rough composite mock up to restore the contours of the teeth and provide a guide for the final restorations. This is an essential step to get the most natural results.
Final result with porcelain crowns on the central incisor teeth and composite bonding on the lateral incisors. The patient was very pleased with the results.
Close up of the final crowns. Notice the natural contours and color.
Case #12: Six Composite Veneers
Upper front teeth were extensively stained and decayed. Pt. wanted economical alternative to porcelain veneers
Upper front teeth after restoration with direct composite bonding. The shade was blended into the natural tooth enamel using several cosmetic techniques.
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Close up of completed composite bonded veneers. The patient is very pleased!
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