Esthetic noncarious Class V restorations: a case report.
When restoring anterior and posterior teeth affected by noncarious cervical lesions, many clinicians overlook the etiologic factors responsible for the lesions' development, resulting in frequent restorative failures. The treatment approach for noncarious cervical lesions must not be based only on restorative procedures since a variety of causative and aggravating factors are related to their formation. This article discusses a treatment protocol and techniques for the restoration of noncarious Class V lesions and presents a clinical case in which esthetic restorations are achieved.


CONCLUSIONS
Treatment options for noncarious Class V lesions can range from simply eliminating the causative factors of the lesions and regularly monitoring their progression to specific restorative procedures. Resin composites are the best materials for restoring cervical defects owing to their bonding ability, physical properties, and esthetic potential. A straightforward technique for the successful restoration of noncarious Class V lesions is presented.
de Melo
Fernando Vilain
FV
Department of Operative Dentistru, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Belli
Renan
R
Monteiro
Sylvio
S
Vieira
Luiz Clóvis Cardoso
LC
D002012:Bruxism / Q000150:complications; D003188:Composite Resins; D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000150:complications; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014072:Tooth Abrasion / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D019237:Tooth Cervix
C084111:Charisma composite resin; D003188:Composite Resins; C452440:Vitalescence composite resin; C084110:Herculite XR Dentin; C039734:Durafill