title: Aesthetic goals in porcelain fused to metal prosthetic appliances.
abstract: The ultimate goal for ceramic fused to metal restoration is the creation of a perfect aesthetic integration of the restoration with healthy tissues.
  
  
  METHODS
  The study included a group of twenty-one patients. Sixteen of them were partial edentulous patients and five presented dental lesions or chromatic modifications of the dental tissues. The treatment plan consisted of metal-ceramic crowns and bridges. The ceramic system used was Vintage Halo (Shofu).
  
  
  RESULTS
  According to the patient's age, topography of the missing teeth or colour modification, we surveyed the aesthetic rehabilitation, creating the specific morphological elements, in order to realise an individual natural aspect with a similar optical behaviour as the dental enamel.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The current popularity of metal-ceramic restorations is primarily related to their predictable strength and reasonable aesthetics. The main parameters that are responsible for a high-quality result are represented by: non-invasive and reversible procedures, conservative preparations, individual function offered by an individualized reconstruction, gnathology-based concepts into the occlusal rehabilitation, biocompatible materials, longevity of the reconstruction and comfort for the patient.
authors.affiliation: Discipline of Dental Technology, School of Dental Medicine, "Gr.T. Popa"University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iaşi.
authors.forename: Monica Silvia
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Tatarciuc
authors.forename: Anca Mihaela
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Viţalariu
authors.forename: Diana
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Diaconu
mesh_terms: D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003801:Dental Veneers; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D017060:Patient Satisfaction
chemical_list: D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys