Enamel
Shaping (Contouring) is the process of shaping natural teeth
to improve their appearance. Shaping can be used to correct minor
cases of crowded or overlapping teeth, smooth rough edges, or
make small adjustments to the shape of a tooth.
Before:
This patient has a small notch in three of her four front
teeth. |
After:
Minor contouring (shaping) of the enamel makes her teeth smooth
and natural looking! |