COMPLIMENTS OF COSMETIC DENTISTRY AUSTRALIA. DR. MICHAEL TAM
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO
KNOW ABOUT COSMETIC DENTISTRY
COSMETIC DENTISTRY AUSTRALIA
cosmetic dentistry for you
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THE IMPORTANCE OF A SMILE ..................................... 4
CELEBRITY MAKEOVERS ..................................... 10
ANATOMY & FUNCTION ..................................... 14
RELATED HEALTH ISSUES ..................................... 18
HISTORY OF COSMETIC DENTISTRY ..................................... 20
WHAT IS COSMETIC DENTISTRY? ..................................... 24
TREATMENT OPTIONS ..................................... 26
TOOTH WHITENING ..................................... 32
EXPECTATIONS & LIMITATIONS ..................................... 36
DENTISTRY NO-NOS ..................................... 38
PREPARATION & RECOVERY ..................................... 40
DID YOU KNOW? ..................................... 44
GLOSSARY ..................................... 46
DENTIST GALLERY ..................................... 48
CONTENTS
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SMILETHE IMPORTANCE
OF A
IThe power of the smile
THE SMILE IS A POWERFUL TOOL IN COMMUNICATION AND SMILING HAS NUMEROUS SOCIAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL BENEFITS.
FEATURE FEATURE
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REASONS TO SMILE
Benefits of a smile
FEATURE FEATURE
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F
What makes a smile attractive?
Smile your way to success
SOLVING THE SMILE MYSTERY
Various studies have shown that a beautiful smile will make someone perceived as more attractive
FEATURE FEATURE
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SOME OF THE MOST SPARKLING CELEBRITY SMILES HAVE HAD THE HELP OF COSMETIC DENTISTRY.
Victoria Beckham
Tom Cruise
TMiley Cyrus
MAKEOVERS MAKEOVERS
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Cheryl Cole
Zac Efron
Celine Dion had her teeth capped to correct the incisors that once caused a magazine to nickname her “Canine Dion”
Celine Dion
50 Cent
Andy Lee
Gwen Stefani
Keith Urban
Katherine Heigl
Noel Gallagher
George Clooney
MAKEOVERS MAKEOVERS
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THE TEETH ARE COMPLEX STRUCTURES THAT SERVE SEVERAL IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS.
&ANATOMY FUNCTION
TTooth anatomy
Around the tooth
Function
The teeth contribute to overall facial aesthetics and play a vital role in performing various human actions
ANATOMY ANATOMY
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HOW DIET AFFECTS DENTAL HEALTH
The absence of one or more teeth can cause problems with chewing food, speaking and general self-esteem’
Development
Effects of ageing
ENAMEL
DENTIN
PULP
GUM
BONE
ROOT CANAL
ANATOMY ANATOMY
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RELATED HEALTH ISSUES
THE IMPORTANCE OF ORAL HYGIENE EXTENDS FAR BEYOND MAINTAINING AN ATTRACTIVE SMILE.
Several theories exist to explain the link between periodontal disease and heart disease
Stroke
Cancer
Headaches
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Heart disease
HEALTH HEALTH
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THE DESIRE FOR A BRIGHT, HEALTHY SMILE IS NOT NEW.
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HISTORYOF
1846 – Dr William Morton, a Massachusetts dentist, is the first dentist to use anaesthesia for tooth extraction.
HISTORY HISTORY
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Handmade oil painting reproduction of A Dentist Pulling a Tooth,1857, a painting by Anonymous Artist.
MODERN COSMETIC DENTISTRY
HISTORY’S MOST FAMOUS DENTURES
2,600 BC – Hesi-Re (an Egyptian scribe) is the first recorded ‘dentist’ in history. On his tombstone is engraved ‘Doctor of the Tooth’.
Pierre Fauchard’s dentist’s drill made in the late 17th century.
HISTORY HISTORY
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COSMETIC DENTISTRY FOCUSES ON THE AESTHETIC IMPROVEMENT OF THE MOUTH AND TEETH AND RESTORING A YOUTHFUL SMILE.
Traditional dentistry vs cosmetic dentistry
Disciplines in cosmetic dentistry
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COSMETIC DENTISTRY COSMETIC DENTISTRY
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TREATMENT OPTIONS
COSMETIC DENTISTRY OFFERS MANY OPTIONS FOR PEOPLE WHO DESIRE A MORE AESTHETICALLY PLEASING SMILE.
TVeneers
TREATMENT OPTIONS TREATMENT OPTIONS
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Crowns
Fixed dental bridges
Dental bridges improve the appearance of the smile, prevent bite alterations and help prevent gum disease
TREATMENT OPTIONS TREATMENT OPTIONS
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Gum lift
Teeth straightening/orthodontics
Dental implants
Fillings
Dental implants can create a more youthful appearance, since missing teeth can cause the face to collapse and look older
TREATMENT OPTIONS TREATMENT OPTIONS
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TOOTH WHITENINGTHERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT OPTIONS WHEN IT COMES TO TREATING DISCOLOURED TEETH AND CREATING A WHITER, BRIGHTER SMILE.
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Common causes of discoloured teeth
In the dentist’s chair
TOOTH WHITENING TOOTH WHITENING
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Take-away treatments
At home
Smoking
The benefit of laser whitening is that it can achieve significant colour change in a short amount of time
TOOTH WHITENING TOOTH WHITENING
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UNDERSTANDING WHAT COSMETIC DENTISTRY CAN ACHIEVE AND HAVING REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS WILL HELP ENSURE SATISFACTORY RESULTS.
EXPECTATIONS & LIMITATIONS
A Understanding cosmetic dentistry
Individual considerations
EXPECTATIONS EXPECTATIONS
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PATIENT-DENTIST COMMUNICATION
Realistic expectations
Imaging
Suitable candidates
DON’T open a bottle or wrapper with your teeth
DON’T smoke
DON’T get your tongue pierced
DON’T forget to wear your retainer
DON’T go to bed without brushing and flossing
NO-NOsDENTISTRY
DON’T use very abrasive toothpastes
DON’T use someone else’s toothbrush
DON’T bite your nails
DON’T chew gum or suck on lollipops unless they’re sugar-free
DON’T allow thumbsucking
DON’T drink fruit juice at bedtime
EXPECTATIONS EXPECTATIONS
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CONSULTATION
PRE-TREATMENT CARE
BEING WELL-PREPARED FOR COSMETIC DENTISTRY WILL HELP YOU ACHIEVE OPTIMAL, LONG-LASTING RESULTS.
&PREPARATION RECOVERY
PREPARATION PREPARATION
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POST-TREATMENT CARE
MAINTAINING YOUR RESULTS
LONG-TERM ORAL HEALTH
UNDERSTANDING RISKS
PREPARATION PREPARATION
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A COLLECTION OF ODD AND INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE TEETH, MOUTH AND SMILES.
?DID YOU KNOW
FACTS FACTSPREPARATION PREPARATION
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SAYS A BEAUTIFUL, WHITE AND BRIGHT SMILE RADIATES VITALITY AND CONFIDENCE.
LIKE YOU MEAN IT
Actual patient of Dr Tam
BEFORE
BEFORE
AFTER Smile Design by Dr Tam: tooth whitening and porcelain veneers to her two front teeth to create a bright, natural-looking smile
AFTER Smile Design by Dr Tam
CASE STUDY 1
DENTIST GALLERY DENTIST GALLERY
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BEFORE
BEFORE
BEFOREBEFORE
BEFORE
AFTER Smile Design by Dr Tam: tooth whitening and 8 porcelain veneers to his top teeth to create a bright, natural-looking smile
AFTER Smile Design by Dr Tam: tooth whitening and 10 porcelain veneers to her top teeth to create a ‘Hollywood’ smile
AFTER Smile Design by Dr TamAFTER Smile Design by Dr Tam
AFTER Smile Design by Dr Tam
CASE STUDY 2 CASE STUDY 3
DENTIST GALLERY DENTIST GALLERY
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BEFORE
BEFORE
BEFORE
AFTER Smile Design by Dr Tam: tooth whitening and 10 porcelain veneers to his top teeth to create a ‘Hollywood’ smile
AFTER Smile Design by Dr Tam
AFTER Smile Design by Dr TamBEFORE
BEFORE
AFTER Smile Design by Dr Tam: gum lift, tooth whitening and eight porcelain veneers to her top teeth to create a ‘natural’, blended smile
AFTER Smile Design by Dr Tam
CASE STUDY 4 CASE STUDY 5
DENTIST GALLERY DENTIST GALLERY
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