This is the process of aligning teeth using porcelain crowns, veneers, bridges, dental implants, and a variety of other dental techniques. After a complete dental examination with diagnostic models, a wax-up of a properly aligned bite is formed on the diagnostic model so the patient can see what the teeth would look like if they decided to go ahead and have their teeth instantly aligned. Once the patient says they are ready to get started, they schedule the preparation visit where a mold from the properly aligned teeth on the wax model is used to form temporary teeth in their mouth that look just like the permanent crowns. The temporary teeth are worn by the patient for about 3 weeks and they return to the office after about one week to let us know if they are happy with the shape and color of their temporary teeth. If so, we have the lab proceed with making the permanent all porcelain crowns and veneers match the temporaries. Two weeks later the patient returns to have the temporary crowns removed and the permanent porcelain restorations placed.
