Esthetic rehabilitation of crowded maxillary anterior teeth utilizing ceramic veneers: a case report.
BACKGROUND
In attempting to provide a solution for cases that have been compromised by malpositioned anterior teeth, clinicians traditionally decide orthodontic approach. Nevertheless, in some cases changes in tooth morphology, tooth size, and shape is compulsory for optimal aesthetics. The advent in contemporary aesthetic materials and preparation techniques empowered the clinicians to deliver a promising result with minimal biologic cost. This article presents the clinical considerations that must be addressed when providing a prosthetic restoration for crowded teeth.


METHODS
A 23 years old Turkish female patient who had malaligned anterior teeth was rehabilitated with ceramic veneers due to her rejection of orthodontic treatment. The paper describes ceramic veneers can be an alternative treatment to orthodontic therapy under variety of preparation forms when patient has anterior malalignment and rejects the orthodontic treatment.


CONCLUSIONS
The new smile line was satisfactory for the patient and the esthetics was considered as excellent.
Türkaslan
Süha
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Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Süleyman Demirel University 32200, Isparta Turkey. suhaturkaslan@yahoo.com
Ulusoy
Kivanç Utku
KU