Excessive Soda Pop Acid Erosion
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This 28 y/o male patient presented with extensive destruction of his teeth due to a history of poor oral hygiene, and excessive consumption of Mountain Dew.
In addition, his bite was over closed (collapsed) due to loss of tooth structure, there was excessive display of gum tissue, and moderate to severe inflammation of the gingival (gums).
Treatment consisted of educating him regarding the effects of soda on teeth, and the importance of good oral hygiene. He went through an initial periodontal regimen of root planning and scaling and oral hygiene instruction.
The upper anterior six teeth were removed. The gum tissue and bone were reshaped to minimize the gummy smile and then six implants were placed. A removable temporary prosthesis was placed to wear during the implant healing phase. 
After the healing phase for the upper implants, the upper posterior teeth were prepared for porcelain/ metal crowns. The six upper anterior implants were restored with splinted (connected) porcelain/metal crowns.