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Before & After: The Dramatic Impact of Implants & Crowns

July 25, 2024
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Posted By: Dr. Mark Richardson
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As a restorative and cosmetic dentist in Kalamazoo, MI, nothing excites me and my team more than completing a life-changing smile transformation, and that's exactly what we did for Cole! 

When we first met Cole, he was grappling with a condition known as microdontia. This condition is where teeth are abnormally small or misshapen, affecting his chewing function and smile aesthetics. In addition, he had congenitally missing teeth, a condition he was born with. 

Cole found us through recommendations from local friends in the community, and I knew we could significantly improve his smile aesthetics and chewing function with dental implants and porcelain crowns. Let's take a look at the results.

A Complete Smile Transformation

Cole's condition made simple tasks like chewing and eating, especially meat, challenging. His dream was to have a smile that could brighten anyone's day, a Hollywood-type smile that shined so bright it made everyone happy! 

We embarked on a comprehensive treatment plan, addressing every aspect of Cole's upper and lower arch of teeth. We used dental implants to replace the missing teeth and porcelain crowns to cover and reshape the teeth affected by microdontia. The upper arch treatment involved three implants and four porcelain crowns, while the lower arch treatment was similar, with four implants and two crowns.

patient's smile before and after crowns

 

Cole responded to his new smile—"When I first saw my smile, I thought to myself, I am a completely new person! I realized the long road of treatment was well worth it. I was ecstatic and very pleased with the work that had been done!"

He now finds eating and chewing foods much easier and more comfortable, which has improved his nutrition. He also loves having a bright smile that brings many people joy!

What's Possible for Your Smile in Kalamazoo?

Whether you're looking at small smile enhancements or a complete smile makeover like Cole, my team and I are committed to helping you achieve your smile goals. We've helped hundreds of patients and would love to help you too! Contact our Kalamazoo dental office at (269) 343-6907 to book an evaluation.

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