Restoring a Smile with Dental Implants, Veneers, and Comprehensive Care
A 25-year-old woman came to AICD with a number of dental issues, including failing old fillings, cavities, and gum disease. She also had a front tooth that was severely decayed and needed to be extracted.
After a comprehensive treatment plan, we were able to give her a healthy, beautiful smile. Her care included thorough gum treatment, the removal of all decay, and the replacement of her front tooth with a durable dental implant and crown. She also received several veneers and other restorative treatments to perfect her smile.
She was thrilled with the final results and is now smiling with confidence.
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Patient Journey
Patient Presentation: A 25-year-old woman came to AICD seeking help for her overall dental health and a smile she was no longer proud of. Her issues included failing old fillings, multiple cavities, and advanced gum disease. The patient was particularly self-conscious about a severely decayed front tooth that required extraction. She was looking for a comprehensive solution that would restore both her oral health and her confidence.
Clinical Findings: Upon examination, Dr. Srivastava found several key issues that needed to be addressed:
- Widespread carious lesions (cavities)
- Generalized gingival inflammation and bleeding
- A non-restorable, severely decayed front tooth
- Breakdown of existing dental work
Treatment Plan: The primary goals of this case were to eliminate disease, restore function, and create a beautiful, lasting smile. Dr. Srivastava designed a personalized, multi-phase treatment plan to meet the patient's needs. The comprehensive care included:
- Periodontal Therapy: First, a thorough gum treatment was performed to address the inflammation and restore her gums to a healthy state, providing a strong foundation for future dental work.
- Dental Implant Placement: To address the missing front tooth, the patient elected to have a dental implant placed. This modern restorative treatment is the gold standard for replacing a missing tooth, offering a permanent, natural-looking solution.
- Cosmetic Smile Design: To complete her smile transformation, we placed several porcelain veneers, Crowns, and other conservative restorations. These procedures not only perfected the shape and alignment of her teeth but also gave her a stunning, flawless smile.
Outcome: The patient's treatment was highly successful. Her oral health improved dramatically, with the gum disease completely resolved and all areas of decay treated. The dental implant for her front tooth provided a strong, natural-looking replacement, and the porcelain veneers restored the health and beauty of her other teeth.
She was extremely happy with the final outcome and is now smiling with the confidence she always wanted. This case is a perfect example of how combining restorative and cosmetic dentistry can deliver a truly life-changing result.