ENAMEL SHAPING (RECONTOURING)

Enamel shaping or recontouring is that part of cosmetic dentistry process wherein natural teeth is contoured to enhance the overall aesthetics of the face and mouth. Enamel shaping can be used to modify slightly crowded or uneven teeth or when teeth appear to be very long. The results of removing or contouring enamel can be seen immediately. Since enamel cannot be replaced, any enamel shaping should be carried out with caution.

Dental Recontouring is a very effective process to correct minor imperfections, which can also improve the overall dental health by removing crevices or overlaps wherein plaque or tartar has accumulated. Even though recontouring is effective it is not considered a substitute for veneers or bonding. If your teeth has major imperfections like a deep chip or fracture or large fillings from fillings done earlier, then enamel shaping procedure is not recommended. Also certain additional corrections may also be needed along with enamel shaping process like crowded teeth may require braces. The one benefit of enamel shaping, which if carried out along with bonding, gives quick results and a painless experience.

As far as your teeth is concerned, one should have realistic expenctation, since dental recontouring also has its limitations. Whenever the imperfections cannot be removed with recontouring, the dentist may need to combine the treatment with bonding wherein a composite resin patches up fractures, chips or cavities.