From Concern to Confidence: A Smile Transformation Story at Dent-On

At Dent-On Dental Clinic, we believe that every smile has a story—and some of the most powerful ones begin with concern and end in confidence.

The Patient’s Concern

The patient reached out to us mentioning that he’s unhappy with his current teeth as he doesn’t like the way his smile looks & food gets stuck around the cap margins near gums (the pic above).

The Clinical Assessment

This wasn’t just about appearance. A deeper examination revealed issues that couldn’t be ignored:

• Existing caps were leading to food lodgement.
• Gum health and the gingival zenith were compromised.
• The esthetics of the smile were far from optimal.

Importantly, this wasn’t due to the patient’s lack of hygiene maintenance, but rather because of sub-optimal prosthetic design. The joint caps earlier used were compromising esthetics, gum health, and functionality.

The Treatment Plan

This Case Required a Comprehensive Approach Involving:

• Re-root canal therapy
• Crown lengthening (gum correction)
• New crowns with precise margins and ideal esthetics

The work done here wasn’t a mere change of crowns but a proper smile correction, carefully designed to restore:

• Esthetics
• Function
• Longevity of the prosthesis

Concerns Addressed

The concerns that were addressed to in this case:

• Gum health & gingival zenith
• Food lodgement
• Esthetics

Long-Term Success

There are no shortcuts for long-lasting smiles!

This case is almost 8 years old now, and the patient is still confidently flashing that transformed smile—a testament to the quality and durability of the treatment.