Dongdaemun No-Prep Veneers: When Past Orthodontic Treatment Makes Your Teeth Invisible When You Smile, Causing Stress

Hello,

This is Dr. Kim Tae-young, chief director of

Bareunyoung Dental Clinic at Yaksu Station,

specializing in Dongdaemun no-prep veneers.

Patients who require orthodontic treatment often do so for reasons such as:

1. Malocclusion
2. Impacted normal teeth
3. To achieve straight teeth

For these reasons, orthodontic treatment is performed not only to achieve a normal bite but also to maintain straight teeth.

Sometimes, after orthodontic treatment,

patients complain that their teeth are set too far back,

making their smile look unattractive

and causing stress whenever they smile,

whether it's during everyday life or when laughing.

This situation can particularly occur with extraction orthodontics,

where the front teeth are moved inward to align them.

Examples include cases where teeth appear ‘buckled inward’ (옥니)

or the mouth looks ‘sunken’ (합죽이).

Solve the stress of smiling with dental veneers

In cases where extraction orthodontics were performed in the past,

the front teeth were pushed into the extraction spaces.

When viewed from above, the front teeth do not form a round arch

but rather a flattened curve.

This makes the front teeth appear to be rolled inward.

The frontal photo shows teeth with a very angular, masculine shape.

In this patient's case,

they sought out no-prep veneers

and traveled all the way from Daejeon to our clinic.

For this specific case,

veneers were possible without any tooth reduction.

Only the sharply protruding parts were gently smoothed,

impressions were taken, and the patient returned home without temporary teeth.

Two weeks later, they made the difficult journey from Daejeon again

to confirm the shape and color in one go,

and we proceeded with permanent bonding.

Customized Veneers Tailored to the Patient's Oral Environment

No-prep veneers were fabricated to add volume to the lip side

for the recessed tooth areas.

These are the completed veneers on a dental plaster model.

They were crafted with a thin layer of about 0.1mm where needed,

and sufficient thickness in areas requiring volume.

Rather than uniformly shaped veneers,

veneers with curves tailored to each tooth's form are necessary.

This shows the transformation from the initial angular tooth shape

to a feminine tooth shape following the gum line.

Smile Line Transformation After Veneer Placement

These are before and after photos.

Before treatment, the patient's smile was not natural due to unconscious self-consciousness,

but after treatment, they can confidently pull up the corners of their mouth and smile,

achieving an ideal smile line where the line connecting the tips of the teeth does not extend beyond the lower lip.

One might think the smile is artificially created,

but it can be observed that as the tooth shape changes, the smile becomes

unconsciously brighter.

When comparing the before and after photos,

the satisfaction level with no-prep veneers

is considerably high, unlike other treatments.

Since the patient traveled from afar,

it might be difficult for them to come for intermediate occlusion checks,

but we recommend visiting occasionally for examinations.

Through this no-prep veneer case,

it was a very rewarding day to see the patient able to smile brightly,

free from the stress they experienced when smiling after orthodontics.^^

Veneers

require different diagnoses

depending on each individual's tooth shape,

so we strongly recommend visiting the clinic

and consulting with experienced medical staff.

Thank you.^^

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This post was written directly by Bareunyoung Dental Clinic in compliance with medical information provision (Medical Act Article 56, Paragraph 1).The photos are of individual patients, and results, side effects (prosthesis detachment, pain) may vary depending on the individual after treatment/procedure, so please consult sufficiently with the medical staff in charge before making a decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do my teeth not look good when I smile after orthodontic treatment?

Yes, after extraction orthodontics, the front teeth can be pushed inward, making them appear ‘buckled inward’ or causing the mouth to look ‘sunken,’ leading to stress when smiling. The tooth shape might also appear angular.

Can no-prep veneers solve tooth problems after orthodontic treatment?

Yes, it is possible. No-prep veneers can improve recessed teeth by adding volume to the lip side without tooth reduction, and transform angular tooth shapes into natural, feminine curves, completing an ideal smile line.

What is the procedure for no-prep veneer treatment?

In this case, only the sharp parts were gently smoothed, impressions were taken, and the patient returned home without temporary teeth. Two weeks later, they revisited to confirm the shape and color in one go, and the veneers were permanently bonded.

What are the advantages of no-prep veneers?

No-prep veneers can create a natural smile line without tooth reduction and are custom-made to each patient's tooth shape, resulting in high satisfaction. Patients can unconsciously smile brightly.

Are no-prep veneers applicable in all cases?

No, they are not applicable in all cases. The diagnosis for veneers can vary greatly depending on each individual's tooth shape, so it is crucial to visit the clinic and consult with experienced medical staff.

Where is Bareunyoung Dental Clinic located?

Bareunyoung Dental Clinic is located on the 2nd floor of the JYJ Building at 179 Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, right in front of Exit 6 of Yaksu Station. You can conveniently reach us by village bus or regular bus.