Kashif felt that his teeth were making him look too young and that he was not getting the position he desired, nor being taken seriously because of how young he looked.
What We Found: Missing teeth created large spaces even routine braces could not correct. Front teeth with gaps.
What We Did: Because the actual missing teeth were the canines, which are very important teeth because they hold up the corners of the mouth and the smile, the overall strength and design of the solution was critcal to the long term success of treatment. Without a thorough knowledge of function and health, good looking teeth mean nothing if not healthy and functional. We placed two zirconia-reinforced bridges and two veneers so that his smile would look contiguous and uniform.
The life-changing results: When Kashif got up out of the treatment chair to look into a mirror, it exceeded his expectations. For the first time the appearance of the teeth were balanced, symmetric and his smile was natural and handsome. "Oh Dr. Ivan, this is just what I was looking for. I never thought I could feel great about my smile. I am so happy." We found out he was a newly graduated physician hoping to obtain an important fellowship, and felt he was unfairly discriminated against because of his youthful look. Colleaques and patients did not take him seriously. Not anymore.
