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Smile Transformation Stories

Nisse

Nisse, a successful physician, came to our Wellesley clinic concerned that her teeth were becoming shorter, more translucent, and gray. She admitted to a history of grinding and trauma and noticed that her front teeth were colliding, causing sensitivity and pain when eating. On examination, we diagnosed an anterior traumatic bite combined with parafunctional habits (bruxism). Skeletally, her upper jaw appeared slightly underdeveloped, creating an edge-to-edge relationship where her upper and lower teeth were colliding and chipping each other.

After carefully planning her case with our signature diagnostic protocols, we designed a Phase I pre-cosmetic alignment to retract her lower teeth and gently flare her upper teeth. This correction created the space and functional balance necessary for her reconstructive phase, where her ideal size, shade, and proportions could be restored.

Nisse Smile Transformation Story

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Nisse's Smile Transformation Story

Treatment Highlights

  • Our Signature Digital Smile Design protocol with comprehensive functional and esthetic analysis
  • Facially guided pre-cosmetic Invisalign® (one of our signature treatments) to retract lower teeth and flare upper teeth, correcting edge-to-edge bite
  • Porcelain onlays on upper molars to replace failing posterior fillings and worn restorations with proper anatomy and strength, supporting her anterior veneers
  • Professional in-office whitening + customized at-home system
  • Six (6) minimally invasive porcelain veneers — one of our signature treatments — crafted by our in-house Master Ceramist to restore ideal size, shade, and proportions
  • Custom upper occlusal guard to protect her veneers and posterior restorations against heavy grinding forces
  • Clear retainers with back-up duplicates to maintain long-term stability
  • Periodic retainer checks at every hygiene visit
  • Maintenance: Airflow® hygiene visits and comprehensive exams every 4 months

Her Result
Nisse’s smile is now brighter, stronger, and functionally balanced.

By correcting her bite, rebuilding her posterior support with porcelain onlays, and restoring her anterior teeth with veneers, we eliminated her discomfort and created a natural, confident smile designed to last
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