Sometimes, moving your own teeth is enough. If you still want changes to shape or colour, we can discuss veneers after straightening—only where needed.
Two restorative dentists assessed records and digital simulations from 50 selected adults with limited tooth-movement needs. Median estimated restorations were 10 before alignment, 6 at the 7-aligner stage and 4 at the 20-aligner stage. Estimated teeth needing reshaping also fell.
The study excluded cases involving enamel reduction between teeth. It did not measure the volume of tooth removed, long-term dental health or restoration survival, and it does not establish one treatment as best for everyone.
Effect of prerestorative short-term clear aligner therapy in restorative treatment planning.
A sequence shown in one patient
A published case used six months of upper clear aligners, followed by six ceramic veneers and two tooth-coloured composite additions. The authors reported a three-year follow-up.
This illustrates how moving and restoring teeth can be planned together. One case cannot predict another person’s result or show that the combined approach is better than veneers alone.
Combined Orthodontic and Restorative Minimally Invasive Approach to Diastema and Morphology Management in the Esthetic Area. Clinical Multidisciplinary Case Report with 3-Year Follow-Up.
These papers support thoughtful planning. They do not test every option shown above. Your teeth, gums and bite guide the recommendation; your consultation covers the benefits, limits and trade-offs.
See the change. Understand the plan.
Look at the result. Explore the decisions that helped make it possible.
Improved alignment. A coordinated result.
Case example: clear aligners followed by a bridge.
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Case photographs for this treatment are being prepared. You can still discuss your goals at a consultation.
Before treatment
Spaces and rounded edges shaped the starting point.
After veneers
The smile immediately after the veneers were placed.
Thoughtful changes. Made to last.
The patient wanted to close spaces and change the shape of his upper front teeth. A wax-up and in-mouth mock-up helped plan the result before thin porcelain veneers were placed.
Approach
Minimally invasive, enamel-limited preparation
Material
Feldspathic porcelain
Follow-up
More than 12 years
More than 12 years later
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The thinking behind the result.
Three complementary views. A closer look at what informs a treatment plan.
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An overview of the teeth and roots
This wide view brings the upper and lower teeth, their roots and surrounding bone into one image.
What would you like to change about your smile?
Your starting point is individual. A consultation is a chance to discuss your goals and understand what needs assessing.
