Teeth whitening

In cases of darkened teeth (due to previous root canal treatment or wear), there are several treatment options — and whitening is one of them.

used to mask unwanted shades. In most cases, whitening is performed first to even out the colour before any restorative work. Finishing with polishing allows for highly conservative ceramic veneers.

In this case, it was clear to the patient that her central incisor did not match the aesthetics of the adjacent teeth.

There were also old restorations and generalized wear along the entire front edge. Therefore, the treatment plan included whitening followed by ceramic veneers, since composites would never have achieved the necessary shade uniformity. Digital planning was carried out, using international dental shape and texture libraries. After the aesthetic mock-up, the teeth were prepared for ceramic veneers.

Finally, the patient began a maintenance phase with regular hygiene appointments — and she’s now smiling confidently again!