These are before and after of using Feldspathic porcelain veneers to create the desired cosmetic dentistry. http//www.drsamsavar.com/gallery
Minocycline
Minocycline, a tetracycline derivative is commonly used to treat acne vulgaris and rosacea. It is also used to the treatment of Mycoplasma, Chlamydia and Treponem infections, chronic respiratory disease and rheumatoid arthritis. Minocycline may cause abnormal pigmentation of the skin , nails , bone and teeth. The stains are generally Green/grey, blue/grey and mostly happen on the incisal edge and most intensely the middle third of the crown. Staining appears to occur in 3-6% of patients taking long term minocycline at >100 mg daily . The onset of discoloration can occur at any time from 1 month to many years after the initiation of treatment. The resolution is rare in teeth. The solution might be teeth whitening which helps to a certain extent but since the stain is intrinsic it can not be completely removed although it is usually less sever than Tetracycline staining. Porcelain bonded restorations using Venetian Veneer technique developed and perfected by Dr. Samsavar could generally give patients a desired smile back.
