Meena, 36, had always been a regular coffee drinker and had also smoked socially throughout her twenties. By the time she came to see us, the combination of years of staining had left her teeth several shades darker than she wanted — dull, yellowed, and something she described as the first thing she noticed in every photograph of herself.
She had tried two over-the-counter whitening kits in the past with disappointing results — some improvement, but nothing close to what she had hoped for. She was sceptical that professional treatment would be substantially different, but a friend's result had convinced her to try.
A pre-treatment examination confirmed her teeth and gums were healthy and that the discolouration was entirely extrinsic — surface staining from dietary and lifestyle sources rather than intrinsic discolouration within the tooth structure. She was an ideal candidate for in-chair whitening. Her existing composite filling on a lower molar was noted, and she was advised that it would not change colour with treatment but was not visible when she smiled.
Outcome
The veneers were fabricated by a specialist ceramist to closely match Rajan's desired shade — a natural, bright white that complemented his skin tone without looking artificial. Minimal tooth preparation was carried out to preserve as much natural enamel as possible, and temporary veneers were placed while the final restorations were crafted.
At the fitting appointment, each veneer was tried in individually, checked for shape, shade, and fit, and then bonded permanently using adhesive ceramic cement. The result was immediate and striking — even, full-length teeth with a smooth, refined surface and consistent colour across the entire arch.
Rajan described the outcome as life-changing. He returned to the clinic three months later for a review appointment and reported that colleagues and clients had commented on how well he looked, without being able to identify exactly what had changed. His nightguard has been worn consistently and his grinding has not caused any damage to the restorations. He smiles openly and without hesitation for the first time in years.
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