Giving Back:Smiles For Big Kids

My staff and I had the privilege to help a young man (age 28) who was in need of extensive crown and bridge treatment. Dustin has uncontrolled jaw movements resulting in the extensive wear and destruction of his occlusal surfaces. Efforts had been made previously with composite occlusal restorations which in short order had been worn down and the damage now extended into the dentine. The treatment plan included restoring the occlusal architecture of the posterior teeth with Zirconia crowns. A total of 8 posterior teeth were restored with full coverage. The lingual surfaces of his maxillary anterior teeth were also involved and restored with Emax crowns.

MSD, FAO

The restorations and wearing an occlusal guard have mitigated additional wear. This was a team effort involving my assistants Joyce RDA and Cheryl RDA EF2 along with the talents of the technicians at Bella Denti Dental Laboratory. The SDDS Foundation was very instrumental in providing the extensive laboratory work through the Smiles for Big Kids grant fund. There is a great sense of satisfaction in providing pro bono treatment to someone with a disability. Consider looking in your own patient base to find someone in need that you can help make their lives better. 