A Clinic Known for Veneers: Treating Black Triangles and Severely Worn Teeth with Veneers

Hello, I'm Dr. Park Jonguk, director of Dream Dental Clinic, a clinic known for its veneer treatment.

As we age, our teeth naturally age with us.

A hallmark of teeth that have been used for many years

is that wear develops on them,

and depending on the tooth, cracks can form as well.

When wear becomes significant, the outermost layer of the tooth—

the enamel—grows thinner,

the overall tooth thickness decreases,

and more of the dentin underneath shows through,

making the tooth appear darker.

Here's what ChatGPT had to say about older patients' teeth.

The front teeth of older individuals may show the following characteristics:

Worn or eroded front teeth: Years of eating and drinking can wear down the front teeth. In this case, the teeth may become shorter and take on a yellow or brownish color.

Irregular tooth positioning: As the supporting tissue around the teeth weakens with age and support decreases, teeth may shift or rotate. This can cause the spacing between teeth to narrow or widen.

Darker or duller teeth: In older individuals, mineral content in the teeth generally decreases, which can make the color darker. As tooth volume decreases, a duller, more uniform tone can also develop.

Exposed roots: In older people, the periodontal tissue around the teeth can thin, exposing the tooth roots. This can increase sensitivity and lead to issues such as periodontitis.

Broken or chipped teeth: Older teeth become more brittle, so breaks and chips are common. These may require restoration or, in some cases, extraction.

That said, not every older person shows these characteristics, and with consistent attention and proactive care, some people can maintain healthier teeth.

It really is a convenient world we live in.

It's a fairly general answer, but nothing in it is wrong.

One phenomenon that often accompanies the above is the black triangle.

It's when a dark triangle becomes visible between teeth,

appearing as the gums recede.

These changes can make not just the teeth but the whole face look older.

This is a classic example of aged teeth.

Wear at the tooth edges has shortened the teeth,

leaving them looking uneven,

and wear of the enamel on the front surface

has made the teeth appear more yellow.

As the alignment worsened, some teeth had also become protruded,

and as the gums receded, black triangles had formed.

For a case like this, veneers are really the only option.

It's a case perfectly suited to veneers.

A diagnosis is needed to determine how to proceed.

We carry out the diagnostic process for veneer treatment using the method in the link above.

Only with this kind of precise diagnosis

can the amount of tooth reduction be minimized during veneer treatment,

leading to a more reliable result.

Next comes the ceramic fabrication process at a clinic known for its veneer work.

For more on how we fabricate our ceramic,

please see the link below.

This is the result after veneer treatment at a clinic known for its veneer work.

The teeth retain a natural, three-dimensional character,

and were treated to achieve a bright, translucent look.

Making a white, opaque veneer is simple enough.

But a veneer with this kind of translucency truly requires the long experience and know-how of a clinic skilled in veneer work.

The black triangles were also treated effectively.

Even from different angles,

the teeth look natural and beautiful.

Since 2006, Dream Dental Clinic — a clinic known for its veneer treatment