Closing a Front-Tooth Gap with Composite: A Case Example
From the clinical portfolio of Dr. Fareed Tareen. Educational guide published by Tareen Dental.
A gap is a personal choice
A space between your front teeth is not something you have to change just because it is visible. If it is something you would like to explore, a consultation gives you room to discuss your preferences without committing to treatment.
Learn about the procedure
Composite filling for a front tooth
A general introduction to front-tooth composite treatment, not a demonstration of this specific gap-closure procedure.
The documented treatment
Dr. Fareed Tareen's January 13 portfolio caption describes freehand composite restorations to close a central diastema, the space between the central front teeth. The paired photographs show that example. The source does not specify the appointment length, fee or how much time passed before the later photograph.
More than filling a space
Adding composite can change the width and contour of a tooth. Planning a gap closure therefore involves discussing the whole shape, rather than looking at the empty space alone. The dentist can explain whether the proposed change is suitable and whether other options should be considered.
Make the consultation useful
You might ask: How would closing this gap affect the proportions of my front teeth? Are there reasons to consider moving the teeth instead? What would cleaning around the restorations involve? What should I do if the material chips or changes over time? Your questions are welcome, including questions about cost.
Explore your options in Windsor
Tareen Dental can help you understand the choices for your own smile. Bring the feature you would like to discuss, rather than feeling you need to arrive with a treatment already chosen. A case photograph is a starting point for discussion, not a promise that the same approach will be right for you.
Continue exploring
Shared with permission from Dr. Fareed Tareen's clinical portfolio. Each example records a particular stage of care; results and suitable treatments vary. Your dentist can help you understand what is appropriate for you.
General information, not an individual treatment plan.