title: Conservative restoration of a traumatically involved central incisor.
abstract: The use of a direct composite material known for excellent polishability, polish retention, and wear resistance is described in this case of a fractured central incisor restoration. The method used enabled the clinician to conserve tooth structure and maintain full control of the outcome while creating an esthetically imperceptible, reliable, and durable restoration for a young male patient. Emphasized in this case are the techniques of layering, contouring, and polishing of a nanocomposite used to maximize esthetics and meet patient expectations. To further ensure imperceptibility, the author recommends first facilitating color shade selection for both body and dentin-especially in two-shade or multiple-shade restorations-by placing the composite in its planned area of the restoration and curing it in its proper thickness to allow a preview and recipe map.
authors.affiliation: Arizona School of Dentistry, Mesa, Arizona, USA.
authors.forename: Joyce
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bassett
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental / Q000379:methods; D000328:Adult; D003116:Color; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D003775:Dental Polishing / Q000379:methods; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents / Q000737:chemistry; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D053761:Nanocomposites / Q000737:chemistry; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010756:Phosphoric Acids / Q000737:chemistry; D017797:Prosthesis Coloring; D019279:Resin Cements / Q000737:chemistry; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000628:therapy*; D019246:Tooth Preparation / Q000295:instrumentation
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003764:Dental Materials; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; C474035:Filtek Supreme; D010756:Phosphoric Acids; D019279:Resin Cements; C041330:Scotchbond; C030242:phosphoric acid