“This patient was extremely unhappy with the condition and appearance of her smile in every possible way with her short, misshapen, stained and worn teeth. In addition, she exhibited a wide array of symptoms of neuromuscular disharmony.

After completing a comprehensive examination and a full set of diagnostic x-rays, we discussed full mouth reconstruction with her as a possible solution to her dilemma, which she readily accepted.

We started by utilizing K-7 diagnostic software and a TENS unit to determine her comfortable bite position. A Fixed LVI Orthotic was constructed and placed for 90 days. Once we were sure her bite was stabilized and comfortable, upper and lower Diagnostic Wax-ups (built to the new bite) were prepared by Aurum Ceramic showing the patient her new smile. We then prepared her upper arch using Prep Indices, Bite Stent and Siltec Provisional Stent from Aurum Ceramic and restored the arch with IPS Empress crowns and Contessa Zirconia bridges. Her lower arch was later restored in a similar fashion. All the restorations were beautifully crafted by Aurum Ceramic’s AE (Advanced Esthetic) team. One of the aspects of this case which really made all the difference was the soft tissue contouring of the maxillary arch and frenectomy, whose impact is readily apparent in the After photographs! All of her neuromuscular symptoms were relieved as well.

The patient was ecstatic with the final result: “This exceeded my expectation beyond belief. It makes me look younger, feel younger and I finally like what I see in the mirror!”

- Dr. Greg Solich

Full-face Before.	Close-up of initial situation.
Close-up of new smile.	Happy patient shows off her new Smile!

Dr. Greg Solich graduated from the University of Colorado School of Dentistry in 1982. He currently maintains a general practice in Colorado Springs, CO with an emphasis on Advanced Cosmetic and Neuromuscular Dentistry. Dr. Solich and his team have completed a number of courses at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) including Advanced Functional Esthetics; Occlusion I, II and III; CARP; Full Mouth Reconstruction; Laser Certification; Advanced Team Concepts and Advanced Hygiene. He is a member of the ADA, Colorado Dental Association and the Colorado Springs Dental Society.