CLOSING THE GAPS BETWEEN THE TEETH
A young patient who was unhappy about the gaps between their teeth came to our clinic to find out how these gaps could be closed. At the first examination, a detailed intraoral assessment was carried out and the necessary clinical examinations were performed.
HOW DID WE START?
The assessments showed that the main cause of the gaps between the front teeth was a tongue-tie. For this reason, tongue-tie treatment was carried out in the first stage. The tongue-tie procedure is a simple surgical intervention that can be done in a single session, but it requires a healing period of about two weeks afterwards.
THE RIGHT PLAN, A NATURAL RESULT
Once healing was complete, we planned to close the gaps between the front teeth with an aesthetic and natural appearance. Because the patient was young, we aimed to place porcelain veneers only where needed, without touching the back teeth. Before treatment, photographs of the patient were taken and digital impressions were made. With this data, we created a smile design entirely in a digital environment. We drew up a personalised plan that took the patient’s facial features, smile aesthetics and expectations for tooth colour into account.
TREATMENTS PERFORMED
- Tongue-Tie Treatment
- Digital Smile Design
- Porcelain Veneers
Our veneer treatment was completed in three sessions in total. In the first session, digital impressions were taken and planning was carried out. In the second session, the prepared veneers were tried in and checked for aesthetics and function. In the third and final session, the porcelain veneers were permanently placed and the treatment was successfully completed.
RESULT
At the end of the treatment, which lasted about ten days in total, the gaps between the teeth were closed with a natural look. The smile is in harmony with the facial features, and the function of the teeth was preserved. After treatment, the patient was placed on regular check-ups and the follow-up process began. With this treatment, the patient gained a more confident smile, and a lasting, successful result was achieved with a minimally invasive approach that preserves natural tooth tissue.
Patient consent was obtained and personal data has been kept confidential.
