title: Options in aesthetic restorations: discoloration and malformation--problems and solutions.
abstract: This article is a review of the current options for treatment of discolored and malformed dentition--laminate veneers, all-ceramic crowns, and metal-ceramic crowns. It emphasizes the importance of close cooperation between the restorative dentist and the laboratory technician and a thorough knowledge of the dental materials science. The objective of this article is to provide diverse solutions for severe tooth discolorations and malformations. Four cases illustrate the procedures, the materials utilized, and the results achieved.
authors.affiliation: University of Cagliari, Italy.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Zappala
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Bichacho
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Prosper
mesh_terms: D003442:Crowns; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D003801:Dental Veneers; D006801:Humans; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014071:Tooth Abnormalities / Q000628:therapy*; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D003776:Dental Porcelain