Composite Smile Design: Edges, Shape and Spacing

From the clinical portfolio of Dr. Fareed Tareen. Educational guide published by Tareen Dental.

A conversation about your smile

You may have a particular edge, shape or space you would like to discuss, without wanting to change everything about your smile. Bringing that question to a consultation is a useful starting point. The aim is to understand what matters to you and which options fit your teeth.

Two smile photographs from a composite smile-design case, before above and after below; original FT watermark retained. — **Composite smile design.** Before and after. Original portfolio post.

Two smile views showing the front-tooth edges and spacing before and after composite restorations. — **Front-tooth edges and spacing.** Before and after. Original portfolio post.

Front-tooth composite restoration comparison, with the earlier smile above and the later smile below. — **Anterior composite restorations.** Before and after. Original portfolio post.

Learn about the procedure

Composite filling for a front tooth

This video explains a front-tooth composite filling. It introduces the material and technique; it is not a recording of these smile-design cases.

Spear patient education. Open video separately

What these portfolio examples show

These three posts describe composite smile design, anterior composite restorations, and front-tooth edge enhancements with closure of spaces beside the lateral incisors. Each original comparison is shown below. The captions identify composite as the restorative material; they do not establish a treatment price, number of visits or long-term follow-up.

Understanding composite

Composite is a tooth-coloured resin that can be shaped on a tooth. Depending on the situation, bonding can alter a small edge, repair a chip or change a space. Suitability depends on the teeth and the proposed change, not simply on whether another person has a similar-looking smile.

Questions worth bringing

Which changes would involve adding material, and would any tooth preparation be needed? How would the proposed shape work with my bite? What maintenance or future repairs should I expect? Could another approach, or leaving things as they are, suit me better?

Your next step

At Tareen Dental on Lauzon Road in Windsor, you are welcome to bring a photograph or simply describe your concern. We can discuss the options and expected costs before you decide. These portfolio examples help start that conversation; they do not predict an individual result.

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.