Loss of retainer-tooth contact can lead to tooth rotations

 

The following case study is a true story about a lady who presented to Dr Correa at the TMJ Institute of Newport Beach for the treatment of a TMJ Disorder. Orange County patients are screened, evaluated and treated for jaw pain and other problems.This patient we'll call "Nancy" presented for a consultation regarding a 6 year history of jaw pain and headaches.

Many times in life, we do not have what we desire. And, when it comes to having an attractive smile, there can be some limitations and setbacks. However, thanks to cosmetic dentistry, Orange County residents like the following patient can look forward to a beautiful smile for time to come. Recently, a patient was referred to the Center for Cosmetic Dentistry seeking an extreme makeover.

The human body is amazingly complex. The more that is known about it the more we realize what is not known. In other words, "we don't know what we don't know." This cliche applies to medicine and applies to dentistry as well. When it comes to headaches there can be a myriad of causes. Statistically, most headaches fall into the tension-type category. These tension headaches can be the result of TMJ disorders and/or neuromuscular imbalances within the entire stomatognathic system.

This patient was originally interested in teeth straightening. She also wanted teeth whitening. She stated that some of her teeth were "one color and some were another color". Joyce chose Dr Correa at the Center for Cosmetic Dentistry to attend to her cosmetic concerns.

Today, this patient had 4 anterior porcelain veneer restorations done and 2 crown preparations on the back molars. This case was unique in that there was decay present in unusual locations of the tooth. This required a unique placement of the porcelain veneer margin so that the demand for conservation of tooth structure was met.