Isabela is 16 years old and, like many teenagers, she had dreamed of having the perfect smile. After completing her orthodontic treatment, she realized that while her bite was now aligned, something still didn’t feel quite right: the diastemas, those spaces between her teeth, and the yellowish color of her smile. Although her orthodontic treatment had been a success, aesthetics hadn’t been the priority—and this is something that often happens when the main goal is to achieve a functional bite.
Orthodontics, as we know, focuses on moving teeth with millimetric precision to achieve a healthy bite. However, once that functional goal is achieved, aesthetic details sometimes need to be addressed. Teeth don’t always align perfectly with movement because each tooth has a limit to how far it can move due to the ligaments and bone supporting it. If moved beyond that limit, dental health could be compromised. This is why some orthodontic treatments don’t result in perfectly aligned teeth.
This is where the magic of aesthetic dentistry comes into play—it’s not just about fixing issues, but enhancing the beauty of the smile. Dr. Daniel Zabaleta, known for his aesthetic vision, decided that resin veneers were the perfect solution. Using direct resin technique, we could correct the final details left after her orthodontic treatment without compromising dental health. This treatment is ideal for young patients like Isabela—flexible, reparable, and most importantly, natural-looking. The best part? With this technique, the results are achieved faster than other treatments that might require more appointments, so Isabela could see the transformation in a very short period of time.
Resin veneers not only provide aesthetic correction, but they also adapt to the needs of young patients without worrying about compromising dental structure. And the beauty of this treatment is that over time, if Isabela wishes, she can opt to upgrade from resin to ceramic veneers, which offer greater durability and longevity—opening a world of possibilities for her smile as she grows.
Resin veneers not only provide aesthetic correction, but they also adapt to the needs of young patients without worrying about compromising dental structure. And the beauty of this treatment is that over time, if Isabela wishes, she can opt to upgrade from resin to ceramic veneers, which offer greater durability and longevity—opening a world of possibilities for her smile as she grows.
This is a perfect example of how the combination of orthodontics and aesthetic dentistry—what we call Ortho-Resto—can transform not only the functionality of your bite but also the aesthetics of your smile. In Isabela’s case, we worked together to create a harmonious smile that’s functional and, without a doubt, showcases her youthful beauty.
Case review written by Dr. Laura Bula, expert in dental and facial aesthetics