Rajan, 44, had spent decades uncomfortable with his smile. Years of grinding — a habit he had not been aware of until his late thirties — had worn his upper front teeth down significantly, leaving them shorter, chipped at the edges, and uneven in length. A few of his teeth had also developed discolouration that did not respond to whitening, and one had a large, ageing composite filling that no longer matched the surrounding enamel.
He came to us not with a specific treatment in mind, but simply wanting to feel confident enough to smile openly. He described feeling older than his years because of the way his teeth looked and mentioned that the appearance of his smile had affected how he presented himself in client meetings.
After a detailed consultation, clinical photographs, and shade assessment, the treatment plan centred on a set of eight porcelain veneers across his upper arch. A nightguard was also prescribed to protect the final restorations from further grinding damage. Rajan was shown digital mock-ups of the anticipated outcome before any preparation work began, giving him the opportunity to shape the final aesthetic alongside his dentist.
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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