10 Years Younger in 10 Days – Episode 5
Patient: Kylie
Dentist: Dr David Carr
Kylie hadn’t been to a dentist for 5 years, her main concern was the
discolouration of her front tooth.
Treatment Provided
Digital Panoramic Radiograph
On initial consultation a Digital Panoramic X-ray was taken. This
enables dentists and their patients to get a complete, detailed
picture of what treatment is required.
Preventative care (Dental prophylaxis)
Deep scaling and polishing to remove the buildup of heavy plaque (also known as calculus and tartar) and staining on Kylies’s teeth, helping prevent cavities, further tooth loss and gum disease.
Internal bleaching
Kylie’s front tooth was opened from the palatal and internal bleaching was performed, the tooth was then resealed where the access cavity was.
Balancing the smile
Odontoplasty is an artistic shaping of worn teeth to make them look
more beautiful by rounding flattened sharp edges back into a softer more aesthetic form. This was performed on Kylie’s upper and lower anterior teeth only.
Preventative care (Dental prophylaxis)
Deep scaling and polishing to remove the buildup of heavy plaque (also known as calculus and tartar)and staining on Kylies’s teeth, helping prevent cavities, further tooth loss and gum disease.This
occurred on her second treatment session.
Teeth Whitening
Kylie had ZOOM whitening with power start swabs (25% Hydrogen Peroxide Gel) on the remainding teeth. Once a whiter smile was achieved, (due to time restrictions) a Bonded Facing was done on this discoloured tooth to match the remainder of her smile.
White fillings
Anterior tooth coloured filling on tooth 22, to remove decay/caries.
RESULTS – Neutral looking pearly whites return once more.
10 Years Younger in 10 Days – Episode 5
Patient: Chris
Dentist: Dr Fadi Yassmin
A childhood bicycle accident left this charismatic man with
broken teeth. Due to financial hardship and an ever
expanding family, Chris McDermott’s once dashing smile
continued to debilitate. Chris’ main concern was his broken
patched up teeth.
Treatment Provided
Photos and Radiographic records
Photos and radiographic records were taken to allow
accurate assessment of the existing dentition
(development and arrangement of teeth in his mouth) and
to give Chris a visual view of the treatment needed.
Preventative care (Dental prophylaxis)
Deep scaling and polishing to remove the buildup of heavy
plaque (also known as calculus and tartar) and staining on
Chris’s teeth, helping prevent cavities, further tooth
loss and gum disease.
Oral hygiene routine
Cariscreen and caries free rinse program. Custom trays of GC
tooth mousse were created for home use, which will help
prevent tooth decay (that can lead to cavities, pain, tooth loss
and infection) and minimise intrinsic staining (white specs on teeth).
Crown
Four Dental crowns were placed in cases where large fillings were not an option. This was an excellent way to restore and retain Chris’ teeth whilst also achieving a highly aesthetic
appearance.
Aesthetic Recontouring
Reshaping the teeth by adding white filling material and gently discing teeth.
Teeth whitening
BriteSmile whitening system was used to whiten Chris’s teeth. Custom trays were also made to give Chris a whitening maintenance program to help sustain his whiter smile.
RESULTS – A rejuvenated youthful smile.
