[A case of restoration using IPS empress (staining technique) for upper central incisors].
METHODS
The patient had esthetically unacceptable upper left central incisor crowns. The case was restored using Empress (staining technique) for the upper central incisors on both sides.


CONCLUSIONS
In making all-ceramic crowns, it is necessary to reproduce the shape and color near to those of the natural tooth. We should not overlook the importance of diagnostic waxing-up, provisional restoration, tooth preparation, gingival retraction and others, to achieve excellent appearance, function and biocompatibility.


CONCLUSIONS
It is effective to use the staining technique for an anterior tooth crown in order to obtain esthetically satisfactory results by the papilla being present in such cases as the distance from the base of the contact point to the crest of the bone is 5 mm or less.
Hata
Utako
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Department of Oral Functional Science and Rehabilitation, Asahi University School of Dentistry. utako@dent.asahi-u.ac.jp
D000328:Adult; D000538:Aluminum Silicates; D003442:Crowns; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008437:Maxilla
D000538:Aluminum Silicates; C075815:IPS-Empress ceramic; D003776:Dental Porcelain