Cosmetic Dentist Brentwood

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Sam Muslin DDS MAGD
Cosmetic Orthodontics
Serving Brentwood Patients
Santa Monica CA 90404
(310) 829-6796

Reconstructive Occlusion Dentistry

Understanding the Bite Occlusal Relationship

Reconstructive dentistry can applied, given the requisite talent, experience and access to advanced dental techologies, toward a number of dental conditions. In the photo here the patient has a lower jaw that appears small and pushed back.

This is caused by an abnormal positioning of the chin due to a significant problem with occlusion (or bite - how the teeth meet when the jaw is closed).

Occlusion Before Photo Brentwood

As can be seen in the closeup of the teeth, the relative positioning of the teeth and jaw is far from normal. The close up pictures reveal a deep overbite. That means the upper teeth completely cover his lower teeth when the patient bites together.

Many people have various degrees of overbites. Improperly managed or monitoring of the bite relationship can eventually, if untreated, affect the entire face!

In severe or prolonged cases Orthognathic Surgery may be performed. The procedure involves breaking the jaw structures at critical points that enables surgeons to reposition the jaw to create the bite that is most appropriate for the patient's jaw structure.

Occlusion Analysis

Before meeting with Dr. Muslin this young man was turned away by orthodontists in the area. Using special x-rays and "bite - occlusion analysis" Dr. Muslin was able to develop a treatment plan that addressed a variety of problem areas.

After determining the jaw and chin structures were of normal size, Dr. Muslin created custom orthodontic appliances (braces) that were positioned on the inside, or tongue side of the patient's teeth. These special braces were worn for one year. During the second year braces were worn on the outside of the teeth.

Normal Bite Occlusion After Photo Brentwood

Normal Bite Occlusion After Photo Brentwood

During treatment Dr. Muslin performed dental surgery to certain teeth to overcome potential difficulties with "eruption" of a canine tooth. The surgical intervention was overwhelmingly successful.

Reconstructed Normal Occlusion

As this profile photo plainly demonstrates, occlusion and orthodontic factors have a significant impact on appearance and can affect future growth patterns. The deep overbite has been successfully treated.

This young man now has a normally positioned lower jaw and chin. His bite is normal and enjoys having a beautiful, symmetrical smile and smile line.

Technology was used in the diagnosis and many years of experience in treating faces gave Dr. Muslin the ability to deliver the highest level of quality for this patient. Dr. Muslin uses his cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry skills in all phases of his care including implants, porcelain crowns, porcelain veneers and porcelain restorations.