title: Metal-composite copings in the aesthetic restoration of the severely compromised patient.
abstract: Aesthetic enhancement of the smile can be as simple as performing tooth whitening or as involved as a full-mouth reconstruction. In instances where porcelain veneers are contraindicated, when subgingival margin placement is required, or when it is necessary to conceal dark substructures or provide occlusal stability, metal-ceramic crowns may be required. This presentation highlights the properties of a metal-composite coping and demonstrates its application in a full mouth reconstruction used by the author to achieve the desired functional and aesthetic outcome.
authors.affiliation: gekirtdds@aol.com
authors.forename: George E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Kirtley
mesh_terms: D003442:Crowns; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D009065:Mouth Rehabilitation / Q000379:methods*; D014716:Vertical Dimension
chemical_list: D003764:Dental Materials; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys