Every smile tells a story. These before-and-after galleries showcase real patient outcomes from treatments completed by UNC-trained prosthodontist Anna Mcilwain, DDS, MS. Whether restoring a single tooth, replacing multiple missing teeth, or rebuilding an entire smile, every treatment plan is customized to improve function, comfort, and confidence while achieving beautiful, natural-looking results. We invite you to explore the possibilities and see how specialized prosthodontic care can make a meaningful difference.
Complete Dentures Before & After
Explore before-and-after photos of patients treated with custom complete dentures by Dr. Mcilwain. Thoughtfully designed dentures can restore a more natural-looking smile, improve comfort and function, and help patients feel more confident while speaking, eating, and enjoying everyday life.
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Dental Crowns Before & After
See how custom dental crowns can restore teeth affected by damage, wear, discoloration, or previous dental work. Dr. Mcilwain carefully plans each restoration to strengthen the tooth, improve the smile’s appearance, and create a natural result that supports greater comfort and confidence.
Complex Restorative Retreatment Before & After
These before-and-after photos demonstrate how Dr. Mcilwain can evaluate and improve aging, damaged, or unsatisfactory crowns and implant-supported hybrid restorations. Complex retreatment may enhance fit, function, appearance, and comfort while giving patients renewed confidence in their smiles.
Obturator Prosthesis Before & After
An obturator prosthesis is a highly customized restoration designed to replace missing oral structures and help improve essential functions such as speech, swallowing, and eating. These results illustrate Dr. Mcilwain’s specialized expertise in creating prosthetic solutions that support both quality of life and a more natural appearance.
Implant Bridge and Teeth Whitening Before & After
See how a carefully designed implant-supported bridge, complemented by professional teeth whitening, can transform the appearance and function of a smile. Dr. Mcilwain combines restorative precision with attention to color, proportion, and overall harmony to create results that look natural and help patients smile with confidence.
All-on-X Dental Implants Before & After
Explore the dramatic changes possible with All-on-X full-arch dental implant treatment. By replacing a failing or incomplete set of teeth with a stable, carefully planned prosthesis, Dr. Mcilwain can help restore chewing function, facial support, and the confidence to speak, smile, and enjoy daily life more comfortably.
Full-Mouth Reconstruction Before & After
Full-mouth reconstruction combines advanced restorative treatments to address widespread tooth damage, wear, missing teeth, bite concerns, and other complex dental needs. These before-and-after results show how Dr. Mcilwain’s comprehensive planning can restore function, improve comfort, and create a healthier, more confident smile.
