title: Conservative full-mouth reconstruction of a worn dentition utilizing digital impression technology and modern ceramic materials.
abstract: Good communication and advanced planning were two keys used in this case to provide the patient with a predictable, clinically acceptable outcome of improved esthetics while preserving tooth structure. Demonstrating the successful integration of various dental specialists, the case utilized new technology that included chairside optical scanning and stereolithic modeling. The goals of improving the patient's smile and function were achieved.
authors.affiliation: Scripps Center for Dental Care, La Jolla, California, USA.
authors.forename: John F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Weston
mesh_terms: D003776:Dental Porcelain; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009065:Mouth Rehabilitation / Q000379:methods*; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012904:Smiling; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000628:therapy; D057085:Tooth Wear / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D003776:Dental Porcelain