LVI Rules of Proportion

LVI Golden Rule of Proportion
As cosmetic dentistry becomes more and more popular, patients are learning more about the Golden Rule of Proportion that has become popularized by the Las Vegas Institute (LVI), a renowned cosmetic dentistry training facility for aesthetic and reconstructive dentists. Dr. Halmaghi a top dentist at Comfort Dental in Southfield, Michigan is well versed in with this subject.

This LVI concept relates to several aesthetic and physical properties of tooth structures, especially those that appear when we smile broadly. Accomplished makeover dentists typically use several porcelain veneers that are handcrafted for each tooth structure.

Certain steps are followed to create the text book example of a perfect smile that has all of the upper anterior tooth structures in perfect harmony. Each tooth is resized and shaped with the new ceramic material.

This LVI style of makeover dentistry works very well for persons needing several veneers, usually numbering from 6 to 8 and even 10 for the upper arch alone. Many dentists won't attempt veneer makeovers with less than 6 veneers. Some dentists are known to require 10 veneers for this kind of cosmetic result.

Our patient, a young lady who had a very specific goal of having a smile that matched her face and looked natural had visited several local area dentists. Despite having great looking and very healthy teeth, all of the dentists she had consulted with recommended several veneers that would require significant tooth preparation to achieve the result she wanted.

The degree of care our patient had for her teeth however prevented her from agreeing to invasive procedures that would be needed on several tooth structures.

Dr. Halmaghi developed a diagnostic waxup of the patient's upper arch and was able to demonstrate the use of some minor tooth reshaping along with the use of only two veneer products that would require no invasive preparation.

Lumineers by Cerinate provided the treatment solution that would create the best aesthetic outcome possible for the patient.

Comparing the 1st before photo with the 2nd photo it can be seen that resizing the patient's lateral incisors (teeth on each side of the two large front teeth) in width and height would provide the appearance she was seeking.

Minor reshaping was performed on the remaining teeth to create the Smile Line result (biting - incisal edges of upper teeth follow the curve of the lower lip when smiling) typically achieved by following the Rule of Golden Proportions.

The final cosmetic result was quite astounding, given that multiple veneers were not really necessary. Dr. Halmaghi was able to create the smile she wanted at a mere fraction of the cost expected... and most importantly, with no invasive tooth preparation.

The adjacent 3rd photo shows off the perfect match and fullness of a smile that fits her jaw structure and complements her facial features.

To learn more about veneers and LVI you can schedule a consultation with Dr. Halmaghi at Comfort Dental in Southfield, Michigan, by calling 248-646-2273.