Reading Before-and-After Prosthetic Photographs
- The same angle and lighting are important.
- A description of the work done matters more than a nice picture.
- A photo does not guarantee the same result for you.
Before-and-after photos are useful, but you need to know how to read them. We explain what to pay attention to and what they do not show about your own future result.
What is visible in two photographs
Compare the shape, colour and position of the teeth. Take the captions into account: what exactly was done.
Why the same angle matters
A different angle, light and zoom change the appearance. Compare photographs taken at the same angle.
How to read the description of the work done
Look for which method was used and how many stages. A description without details is not very informative.
What a photo does not show about your future plan
A photo does not show your condition, limitations and wishes. The result depends on the specific situation. We do not give guarantees based on photos.
How to compare photos
- The same angle
- The same lighting
- Description of the work done
- Whether the patient has consented
- Whether the photo is retouched
- Questions for the dentist about your case
Use it when viewing the “Our work” section.
Questions and answers
What can be compared in two photographs?
The shape, colour, position of the teeth and gums — at the same angle and in the same light.
What does a photo not show about another patient’s future result?
Individual features, limitations and wishes. The result depends on the situation.
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The material is for reference and does not replace a doctor’s consultation. The text was prepared by the site editors; review by a clinic doctor is in progress.