"The Smile That Was Missing" – Monika's makeover at Malo Clinic
‘Monika’s story – about shame, silence, and the power of a smile’
Monika is a woman with a big heart and a character of steel. A nurse with decades of experience, and a mother of two now-adult children, she has spent her whole life doing everything to provide a better tomorrow for her family. Helping others was in her blood – she always put herself last.
Fate, however, was not kind to her. At the age of just 28, she suffered severe burns, which marked the beginning of a long and painful story – the gradual loss of her teeth. Years went by, and Monika – although full of empathy and kindness – was often perceived as stern, even intimidating. The reason? She held her lips in such a way that no one could see her ruined teeth. She stopped smiling.
‘All of us who don’t have these teeth share one thing – immense shame. We feel very embarrassed, no matter what profession we have, where we work – the feeling is the same.’ – confessed Monika.
That sentence stayed with us for a long time. It shows that the lack of a smile is not just a matter of aesthetics, but a deeply rooted shame that strips away confidence and the joy of everyday moments.
Today, everything has changed. Monika has regained something more than just teeth – she has regained her smile. That genuine, broad, sincere smile – the kind she will finally share with her granddaughter. And although decades have passed, she now has a radiance in her that she hadn't seen in the mirror for a very long time.
Step-by-step smile makeover – the All-on-4 technique in accordance with the Malo Clinic Protocol.
A team of specialists from Malo Clinic participated in the process of rebuilding Monika's smile. The entire treatment plan was based on the Malo Clinic Protocol, a global standard in the treatment of edentulism and severe tooth loss.
🔹 Surgical stage
The surgical part was handled by Dr Armando Lopes – a world-class implant surgeon and one of the leading experts in the All-on-4® treatment concept. It was he who carried out the extraction of the remaining teeth and the insertion of the implants in line with the protocol developed by Malo Clinic.
The modern All-on-4 technique was applied, which enables the placement of a full dental arch on just four implants – minimising invasiveness and maximising the patient's comfort.
🔹 Prosthetic stage
The subsequent part of the process was the responsibility of Dr Katarzyna Pindelska, a dental prosthetics specialist. Together with Monika, during the pre-treatment consultation, they selected the shape and colour of the teeth to harmonise with her personality, facial features, and natural beauty. The choice fell on rounded teeth, which lend the face a softer, more feminine expression.
The entire procedure took just 3 hours, and on the very same day Monika left the clinic with a new, temporary smile.
As a final result, Monika not only regained her oral health – she also looks at least 10 years younger today, with a smile she can finally show the world without shame.
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book a consultation – this might just be your moment to reclaim your smile. Because everyone deserves to smile – with pride, without fear, without shame.
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