This adolescent had chipped his teeth in a soccer game. The usual solution would be either a complete facing or full crown, both of which remove excessive tooth structure.

With our dental surgical microscope, we prepared the surface of his teeth to bond to an aesthetically pleasing long-term miniature porcelain restoration. This ultra-conservative technique preserves the natural teeth and thus maintains and stabilizes the patient’s dentition. (Note the almost perfect colour matching possible with this technique.)

A crown had been done a number of years ago and but she was never happy with it. This person was employed by one of my dental specialist colleagues, who referred her to our clinic.

We suggested orthodontic treatment for her before placing a new crown on one front tooth and a matching veneer on the other. The orthodontics challenge was to move her teeth in order to harmonize her gums and position her teeth before we applied the crown and veneer.

This person was motivated to undergo an extensive reconstruction in order to restore his smile and daily function.

Teeth not only provide us with a smile, they enable us to eat, speak, be self-confident and radiate well-being.