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The Lumi Dental team at reception

OUR DENTIST

Dr James Tran

and his patient cases.

General and cosmetic dentist at Melrose Central. Dr Tran holds a Bachelor of Dentistry from the University of Sydney, is a Master of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and teaches on the General Dental Residency faculty. AHPRA registered.

Patient cases

Before and after, by Dr James Tran

Each case below is a real patient treated by Dr Tran. Drag the slider to compare. Photos are shown with patient consent and without names.

Case 1

Female, mid 30s

Replacing chipped, yellowing composite veneers

Smile before treatment: chipped, yellowing composite veneersSmile after replacement with ceramic porcelain veneersBeforeAfter‹ ›

Concern. Her composite veneers were about five years old. They had chipped and turned yellow.

Treatment. The old composite veneers were replaced with ceramic porcelain veneers on the upper and lower teeth.

Before and after photos were taken 2 weeks apart. This is the result for one patient and is not a guarantee of what you will achieve. Photographed and published with the patient's consent.

Case 2

Female, mid 60s

Six upper crowns and a gum lift

Upper teeth before treatment: dark line at the gum edge of old crownsUpper teeth after six new crowns and a gum liftBeforeAfter‹ ›

Concern. A dark line showed at the gum edge around an old crown, and her smile showed a lot of gum.

Treatment. Six upper crowns were placed and the gum line was reshaped with a gum lift.

Before and after photos were taken 2 weeks apart. This is the result for one patient and is not a guarantee of what you will achieve. Photographed and published with the patient's consent.

Case 2, full face

Female, mid 60s

The same patient, full face

Full face before treatment, showing a gummy smileFull face after crowns and gum liftBeforeAfter‹ ›

Concern. The same patient as case 2, shown as a full face view.

Treatment. Six upper crowns and a gum lift.

Before and after photos were taken 2 weeks apart. This is the result for one patient and is not a guarantee of what you will achieve. Photographed and published with the patient's consent.

Case 3

Female, mid 40s

Veneers and crowns for crowded and missing teeth

Crowded and missing teeth before veneers and crownsSmile after 10 upper and 10 lower veneers and crownsBeforeAfter‹ ›

Concern. She had crowded and missing teeth. She wanted a better looking smile that still looked natural.

Treatment. Ten upper and ten lower veneers and crowns were placed.

Before and after photos were taken 4 weeks apart. This is the result for one patient and is not a guarantee of what you will achieve. Photographed and published with the patient's consent.

Case 3, full face

Female, mid 40s

The same patient, full face

Full-face before and after comparison, taken four weeks apart

Concern. The same patient as case 3, shown as a full face view.

Treatment. Ten upper and ten lower veneers and crowns.

Before and after photos were taken 4 weeks apart. This is the result for one patient and is not a guarantee of what you will achieve. Photographed and published with the patient's consent.

Case 4

Male, mid 20s

Conservative veneers to help disguise fluorosis

Teeth before conservative veneers, with fluorosis stainingSmile after conservative porcelain veneersBeforeAfter‹ ›

Concern. White fluorosis marks were visible on his front teeth. His teeth were already straight.

Treatment. Very conservative porcelain veneers were used to help disguise the marks.

Before and after photos were taken 2 weeks apart. This is the result for one patient and is not a guarantee of what you will achieve. Photographed and published with the patient's consent.

Case 5

Female, late 20s

Four veneers and whitening

Teeth before veneers and whiteningSmile after four ceramic veneers and whiteningBeforeAfter‹ ›

Concern. Her teeth were yellow, had fluorosis marks and had an old bonded composite veneer.

Treatment. Four ceramic veneers were placed and her teeth were whitened to correct the yellowing.

Before and after photos were taken 2 weeks apart. This is the result for one patient and is not a guarantee of what you will achieve. Photographed and published with the patient's consent.

Individual results vary. Veneers and crowns can involve changing natural tooth structure. All dental treatment carries risk. Please read the patient information and consider a second opinion before going ahead. A free consultation is the best way to find out what is suitable for you.