At Clínica Peydro our mission is not only to give smiles their looks back but also to ensure every tooth works as it should. One of the clearest examples of that philosophy was the case of a patient who decided to be treated with porcelain veneers. She had a severe tooth wear problem caused by a bite with negative inclination, which was inevitably leading to progressive, devastating deterioration of her teeth.
The patient’s diagnosis revealed a series of interrelated problems that called for comprehensive treatment
- Negative inclination of the teeth: the way the upper and lower teeth met, with a negative inclination, caused constant wear. This kind of bite makes the teeth rub against each other improperly, leading to loss of enamel and erosion.
- Extreme tooth wear: the wear was already noticeable, affecting not only appearance but also the structure and function of the teeth.
- Missing molars: the absence of molars made the problem worse, since these teeth are crucial for chewing properly and for distributing the forces of the bite evenly.
- The need for esthetic and functional restoration: as well as the wear, the teeth were discolored and unattractively aligned.
The first step in the treatment was to correct the bite with clear aligners. That treatment, led by Dr. Diego Peydro, used custom aligners to move the teeth gradually into the right position
Before fitting the porcelain veneers, teeth whitening was carried out to ensure that every tooth had an even, bright color. That step is crucial so that the porcelain veneers blend perfectly with the rest of the teeth, giving a more natural, attractive smile.
Fitting the porcelain veneers was the final step in transforming the patient’s smile. Porcelain veneers are thin sheets bonded to the front surface of the teeth and, in this case, they were used to:
Restore appearance: the veneers corrected the discoloration and improved the shape and size of the worn teeth.Protect the teeth: as well as improving their appearance, the veneers provide a protective layer that helps prevent further wear.Improve function: by correcting the inclination and restoring the worn teeth, the veneers helped re-establish a functional, balanced bite.
