CLINICAL CASE

Worn teeth Clinical Case

Dental wear can be caused by a wide variety of reasons such as bruxism, which is clenching or grinding of the teeth; frequent intake of acidic or carbonated substances; and/or aggressive brushing.

The recovery of dental shape and anatomy occurs through the placement of ceramic veneers or crowns and is one of the most frequent aesthetic dental treatments. Dental veneers that are adhered to the dental surface using minimally invasive techniques and allow for dental reconstruction.

Before and after tooth wear

Our clinical case is a 56-year-old patient with severe wear of the teeth due to the habit of bruxism or "dental grinding". The placement of ceramic or porcelain veneers allowed to recover the appearance and the original color of the worn teeth. Remember that dental veneers are thin sheets of ceramic adhered to the tooth in a permanent and lasting way.

Learn more about tooth wear

Our clinical case is a 56-year-old patient with severe wear on the dental necks due to bruxism or “dental grinding”. The placement of resin veneers has allowed the original appearance and color of worn teeth to be recovered. Let us remember that dental veneers are thin sheets of resin adhered to the tooth in a definitive and lasting way. Dental wear can be caused by a variety of reasons, such as bruxism, which is clenching or grinding of the teeth; frequent intake of acidic or carbonated substances; and/or aggressive brushing.

The wear produced leads to the aesthetic alteration of the dental pieces. Gradually, there is a reduction in the original size of the teeth and the appearance of chewing problems. The recovery of dental shape and anatomy occurs through the placement of ceramic veneers or crowns and is one of the most frequent aesthetic dental treatments. Dental veneers adhere to the dental surface using minimally invasive techniques and allow dental reconstruction to be carried out.