Once we have decided that the lower facial height needs to be increased to improve facial aesthetics then we can lengthen the patients existing teeth by various methods. One of the options involves no drilling of the teeth and involves building the height by putting onlays and veneers on the existing teeth. Not everyone is suited to this option. It will depend whether you have any existing crowns and on the angulation of the teeth.

In some cases all the teeth will have to be crowned. The end result will still be the same, a beautiful smile and a dramatic improvement in facial features. Further improvement will continue to occur for the next 3 to 4 years.

Before doing any treatment a thorough examination of the gums and the state of the temporo mandibular joint will have to be done.

To maintain the improvements and to slow down the signs of facial aging patients are advised to have the Oralift appliance. Please visit our sister website www.oralift.com for further details.