Braces are removed on the day of Prosthetic treatment.
Pre-op cast (occlusal view). Preliminary impressions are made to begin the reconstructive process.
Pre-op cast (frontal view). Preliminary impressions are made to begin the reconstructive process.
A very quick and rough wax-up to fabricate temporary crowns. Temporary crowns must be fabricated when the braces come off to prevent movement of the teeth.
Occlusal view of quick wax up.
After the first set of temporary crowns is placed, a more detailed wax-up can be done and better temporary crowns placed at the final impression appointment. Here, the “shell temporaries” are fabricated from the wax-up.
Crown preparations completed.
Temporary crowns in place after final impressions.
Upper final porcelain crowns on master cast (frontal view).
Upper final porcelain crowns on master cast (occlusal view).
Lower final porcelain crowns on master cast (frontal view).
Lower final porcelain crowns on master cast (occlusal view).
Crowns in place, day of delivery. We had great difficulty getting this patient to properly clean her teeth. After many years of being ashamed of her teeth, she had little motivation to clean them. Wait until you see her gums after her new crowns!
Viola! Once she received her new crowns her whole life changed… AND, her dental hygiene. Look at those gums!
