Figure 1: This is how the patient presented. Notice the abscess as well as the recession and poor esthetics around many of the teeth.
Figure 1: This is how the patient presented. Notice the abscess as well as the recession and poor esthetics around many of the teeth.
Figure 2: This is a maxillary "upper" occlusal view of how the patient presented. Notice how the teeth are failing. Patient would need endodontics (root canals) and periodontal (gum) therapy.
Figure 3: After initial treatment therapies (mentioned in figure 2), teeth are prepared for crowns.
Figure 4: This is a maxillary "upper" occlusal view of the prepared teeth.
Figure 5: This is a view of the metal casting prior to porcelain being placed on there. This will ultimately be cemented in the patient's mouth and function as her own teeth.
Figure 6: Another view of the metal casting. This is the inside of the casting, which will embrace the teeth along with cement.
Figure 7: The metal casting is tried in the mouth to ensure a proper fit, as well as to check on the retention and stability of the prosthesis.
Figure 8: The maxillary "upper" view of the metal - "try-in", prior to porcelain placement.
Figure 9: The final prosthesis, with porcelain baked on, but not glazed. Notice the excellent esthetics and cosmetics.
Figure 10: The maxillary "upper" view of the prosthesis, prior to final glazing of the porcelain.
Figure 11: The finished result. Notice the excellent esthetic and cosmetic result - so life-like and realistic. Wow!!!
Figure 12: The maxillary "upper" view of the finished fixed partial denture-splint "roundhouse". The red marks on the porcelain teeth indicate how the occlusion/bite was customized for the patient.