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Case 1 – Unhappy With Front Teeth

Case Background

This patient visited our clinic in 2008. She told us she was unhappy with the appearance of her front teeth. More specifically, she didn’t like the size of her small lateral incisor teeth and wanted to improve the appearance of her central incisors which had some old tooth coloured fillings in place which had darkened over time.

What We Did

After assessing the patient and listening to her issues, we were happy to be able to provide several solutions to her dental problems. In the end, we chose to place some new All Ceramic Crowns on both Upper Central Incisor Teeth and some Ceramic Veneers on her small lateral incisors. This had the effect of improving the anatomy and surface appearance of her teeth as well as giving her a brighter smile.
After taking pre-operative x-rays and photographs, the front teeth were prepared for some new crowns and veneers. The shade for the new teeth is carefully chosen, paying close attention to the appearance in both ambient light and tungsten light. Colour corrected lighting is used in the surgery and we are also fortunate to have digital shade measuring equipment to help with shade selection.
Two weeks later the patient returned to the surgery and the new crowns and veneers were fitted. The teeth were given a polish and final photographs were taken.
The finished result!

Number of Visits to Clinic: 3

Very professional, with modern equipment and fantastic staff. Dr. Kelly is informative, patient and has a 'light hand', you don't really feel you're going to a dentist. They are very fair and correct also - I first went to Shelbourne Clinic to do a cosmetic procedure of about 4,000 EUR that was highly recommended by a dentist in another country. Dr. Kelly patiently explained with facts why I will have problems with it after few years and recommended not to do it, although he could have simply done it and bill me instead. Very professional and looking after patient's interests!

Mihaela Lungu

Fantastic place to go especially if you're a nervous patient. I felt so happy after my visit with Dr Mark Kelly as he has a wonderful pleasant manner and he is very thorough and professional. I would highly recommend visiting Shelbourne Dental Clinic!

Kelly-Marie B

I have been a patient of Mark Kelly for the last 4 years and am sad I cannot take him with me to the USA, where I will be moving. Mark is the best and friendliest dentist I have had in my life and my teeth are in tip-top shape because of his care.

Jordy S

Dr Mark Kelly's professionalism and expertise combined with a highly skilled team working in a state of the art clinic makes going to the dentist a very enjoyable experience!

Miriam F

Everyone I've been treated by there - Mark, Karl, Daisy, Antoinette, Joanne, and Aishling, have been so positive, professional, friendly, and genuinely caring.

Rebecca W