When I restore anterior teeth, delivering an esthetic outcome is the top priority. My outcome, however, is only as good as my dental lab. In the past, I have used labs that neglected the attention to detail that these cases required, making me hesitant to promise results to my patients. After my amazing experience in the 2022 Guiding Leaders program at Glidewell, I knew Glidewell was a reliable choice for posterior cases. But I was still uncertain whether such a large lab would be able to meet my expectations for more difficult anterior cases.

When a new patient named Kendall reached out to my team with an esthetic challenge, I decided to trust the case to Glidewell. Her former dentist addressed her peg laterals by placing crowns on teeth #7 and 10. Although she was satisfied with the crowns, she explained that her dentist never fully addressed the incisal chipping in tooth #9, which he repeatedly attempted to mask with composite.

After experiencing repeated fracture of the composite repair, Kendall knew she needed a more permanent solution. That’s when she came to us to discuss the placement of anterior veneers. I contacted the Glidewell technical advisor (TA) assigned to my case, expressed my concerns, and she oversaw my case personally.

The technicians at Glidewell showed me that they will dedicate the extra time and skill needed to deliver quality esthetic restorations. The TA was an immense help and offered meaningful communication. Based on this experience, I feel confident in sending future esthetic cases to Glidewell.