Collaborative development of a natural-looking smile: case presentation.
Sophisticated patients want their dental concerns treated without appearing as if they have been restored. This case presentation describes the planning and treatment steps for the recreation of an aesthetic smile. The patient had dento-facial asymmetries and an elevated occlusal risk of fracture due to bruxism. Lithium disilicate glass ceramic in a pressed version with stocked veneering porcelain was selected as an ideal restorative material for natural aesthetics and to fulfill the strength requirements for the maxillary anterior restorations.
Fondriest
James
J
Lake Forrest Dental Arts, Lake Forrest, IL 60045, USA. jimfondriest@cs.com
Roberts
Matt
M
D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D002012:Bruxism / Q000150:complications; D016556:Crown Lengthening; D003442:Crowns; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D005893:Gingivoplasty; D006047:Gold Alloys; D006801:Humans; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D008875:Middle Aged; D019558:Occlusal Adjustment; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010358:Patient Participation; D012904:Smiling
D006047:Gold Alloys; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D003776:Dental Porcelain