Bruce was born without his bicuspid teeth and had a closed bite that left insufficient space to replace the missing teeth. He wore a partial denture for most of his life, but it was uncomfortable and made eating difficult.
Over the years, Bruce consulted several dentists, yet he never felt confident in their treatment plans or their ability to achieve the results he envisioned. That changed when he came to our office for a consultation.
Dr. Thein created detailed study models of Bruce’s mouth and built a prototype of his ideal outcome. By opening Bruce’s bite to create the necessary space for new teeth, Dr. Thein was then able to graft bone in Bruce’s sinus to support dental implants. Through meticulous surgical and prosthetic treatment, Dr. Thein ultimately created the brand-new smile Bruce had always wanted.
“I had an extensive procedure that took over a year to complete. It entailed several implants and sinus lift surgery. I was nervous about going through with it and had turned down many doctors in the past. When I met Dr. Thein it was different though. He is incredibly dedicated to his craft, and it shows. His skills as a surgeon are top notch, which boosted my confidence that everything would turn out well and it did. Also, his disarming humor put me at ease so that visits were a pleasure. His assistant Adriana was extremely reliable and always there to make things go smoothly.”
Bruce B.