"This patient lost #9 due to trauma as a child with the remainder of the tooth being extracted and replaced with a conventional PFM bridge approximately 20 years ago. Since that time, she had always been self-conscious and embarassed by the appearance of her smile.

After discussing alternatives with the patient, #5 through #12 were treated with an IPS Empress 2 bridge (#8-10) and IPS Empress veneers on #5 - #7 and #11 and #12. Diagnostic wax-ups were prepared by Aurum Ceramic/Classic to determine tooth length and obtain patient approval. A diode laser was employed to create an ovate pontic site and achieve a natural emergence profile. An 0-1 ingot was selected as this shade blends nicely with the IPS Empress 2 restoration. The smile was restored to shade 110 on the body and 120 on the gingival. The patient is ecstatic with her new smile!

Aurum Ceramic/Classic did a fantastic job of establishing anterior and canine guidance to create an ideal occlusion restoring the perfect form and function that is every bit as critical as the aesthetic appearance of the final restorations."

- Arthur J. Mowery, D.M.D.

  

 

Unaesthetic PFM bridge
 
Smile restored with IPS Empress 2
bridge and IPS Empress veneers

Dr. Arthur J. Mowery graduated with a B.S. degree and D.M.D. from the University of Florida. Following his graduation, he held a general practice residency at the V.A. Medical Center in Gainsville, FL and externship at Baylor University in Dallas, TX. He has completed training at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, the PAC-Live Aesthetic Continuum and at the Pankey Institute. An accomplished author and lecturer, Dr. Mowery maintains a private practice limited to aesthetic and adhesive dentistry as well as serving as a clinical instructor at the University of Florida College of Dentistry.