To Make Myeongdong Dental Veneer for Front Teeth Look Natural, Consider the Gum Line

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I am Dr. Lee Yoon-jung, a specialist in prosthodontics at Guardians Dental Myeongdong.

My front teeth are slightly chipped and the color of my teeth looks dark. I want to make my front teeth more even and beautiful

The above content is a story that is often heard when consulting about front teeth veneer at Myeongdong dental clinic.

Since the front teeth are the part that is most noticeable when talking or laughing, even small chips or subtle color differences can feel significant to the individual.

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In such cases, many people think of the shape and color of their teeth first, but to create natural-looking front teeth, one more thing needs to be carefully examined.

That is the 'gum line' that runs along the top of the teeth.

No matter how beautiful the color and shape of the teeth are, if the height of the gums on both sides is not harmonious or the length of the teeth appears different, the entire front teeth may look awkward.

Today, we will take a closer look at the actual case of a patient who visited Guardians Dental Myeongdong due to concerns about the chipping and color difference of their front teeth, and explain why it is necessary to consider not only the teeth but also the gum line when planning veneer treatment.

Myeongdong dental clinic veneer, actual treatment case

This patient had some chipping on the front teeth and

the color and brightness of each tooth were slightly different.

There were some worn or curved areas where the teeth and gums met, so the starting line of the teeth was not smooth.

In dentistry, this area is called the 'cementum'.

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Therefore, in this case, we considered not only the chipping and discoloration of the front teeth but also the shape of the cementum where the teeth start from the gums and whether the gum line on both sides is naturally connected, and planned the treatment accordingly.

Myeongdong dental clinic veneer, 3 factors that determine natural-looking front teeth

When laughing, multiple teeth are visible at the same time.

Therefore, even if only one tooth is different in shape, the difference in length, width, and color between it and the adjacent tooth can be noticeable.

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So, before treatment, we examined the following three things together.

① The shape of the chipped front teeth ② The color and light transmittance of each tooth ③ The gum line that runs along the front teeth We considered these three factors together to design a treatment that would make the entire front teeth look naturally connected when laughing.

Myeongdong Dental Veneer, Why We Look at the 'Gum Line' in Veneer

The height of the gums differs for each tooth, so even if the teeth are the same size, one may appear longer and the other shorter.

Especially when smiling, the central incisors, where the gaze is focused, have a significant impact on the overall impression, depending on the height of the gums on either side and the length of the teeth.

So, when planning veneers, we don't just look at the tip of the tooth.

We examine the line where the gums meet the tooth, from the starting point of the tooth to the end.

And we check if the length and ratio of each incisor match well with the face and smile.

To achieve a natural-looking veneer, it's necessary to consider not only the shape of the tooth but also the boundary where the gums meet the tooth as part of the design.

Myeongdong Dental Veneer, It's Not Always the Answer to Make Discolored Front Teeth Completely White

Some people who are considering veneers at Myeongdong Dental Clinic say they want to make their teeth as white as possible.

However, the natural look of the front teeth is not determined solely by how many shades whiter they are.

Natural teeth have a subtle color inside, and the degree to which light passes through also varies from the center to the edge of the tooth.

In particular, as seen in this case, if the color difference in the existing tooth is not fully considered, and only the brightness is increased without considering the thickness of the veneer and how much light passes through, the dark color of the existing tooth may show through the veneer.

On the other hand, if the veneer is made too opaque to hide this, the veneered tooth may stand out differently from the surrounding teeth.

Therefore, it's essential to carefully check the current color of the tooth and judge together how bright it should be in relation to the surrounding teeth.

In Conclusion

As seen in this case, front tooth veneers are not just about compensating for broken parts and making the color whiter.

The shape and color of the tooth, the degree to which light passes through, and the gum line that connects the teeth on either side must all be considered together so that the front teeth blend in naturally when smiling.

Especially, it's not just about making the tooth color whiter, but also considering the thickness and transparency of the veneer so that it blends in naturally with the existing tooth.

Guardians Dental Myeongdong's veneer brand, 'DIA Lami', also plans treatment based on these criteria.

Rather than simply deciding on the number of veneers, we consider the current state of the tooth and the harmony with the surrounding teeth to find the necessary direction for each patient.

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Front tooth treatment can be influenced by small differences and must be used for a long time after treatment.

Rather than deciding based on brightness or shape alone, we recommend that you carefully choose after fully understanding the current state of the tooth, the extent to which the tooth surface needs to be trimmed for the veneer, the limitations of the treatment, and possible side effects.

We hope this article will serve as a criterion for those considering front tooth veneers.

Thank you.

• Guardians Dental Myeongdong, Representative Dr. Lee Yoon-jung -

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