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Fixed cosmetic restorations on the upper and lower front teeth. Before treatment: worn edges, brown staining along the gum line and between the teeth, uneven tooth sizes and alignment, and one tooth darker than the teeth beside it. After treatment: upper and lower teeth restored to an even shape and shade, with a regular edge line. Results vary from person to person; the dentist decides what can be done in each case according to the extent of the wear and the condition of the gums.

Restoration of decayed upper front teeth, photographed inside the mouth with a lip retractor. Before treatment: extensive brown decay at the gum line of the lateral incisors and at the necks of the canines, chipped edges on the two upper central incisors, and a dark gap between the teeth. After treatment: the decay has been removed, the edges are complete, the gap is closed, the shape and shade are close to those of the neighbouring teeth, and the gums are pink at the edges of the teeth. Results vary from person to person; after an examination the dentist assesses what can be restored, according to the extent of the decay and how much sound tooth remains.

An after-treatment photograph of restored upper front teeth, taken against a dark background that brings out the edges of the teeth. The upper incisors and canines show smooth surfaces, a close ivory shade with more translucent edges, a regular edge line and pink gums. No before-treatment photograph is available for this case, so the result is shown on its own. Results vary from person to person, and the dentist chooses the shade of a restoration in each case to suit the neighbouring teeth.