title: Fiber-reinforced framework in conjunction with porcelain veneers for the esthetic replacement of a congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisor: a case study.
abstract: This article presents a case of a congenitally missing right maxillary lateral incisor and the contralateral incisor with discolored composite resin restorations. The technique of fiber reinforcement in conjunction with porcelain veneers was used to provide a satisfactory outcome for the patient. The key learning points of the article are the following: proper diagnosis, treatment plan and appropriate utilization of materials are mandatory for a successful result.
authors.affiliation: New York University College of Dentistry, NYUCD International Program in Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry, New York, NY 10010-4086, USA.
authors.forename: P P
authors.initials: PP
authors.lastname: Benito
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Trushkowsky
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Magid
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: David
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000538:Aluminum Silicates / Q000737:chemistry; D000848:Anodontia / Q000628:therapy*; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry*; D003776:Dental Porcelain / Q000737:chemistry*; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D003801:Dental Veneers; D003779:Denture Design; D016379:Denture, Partial, Fixed, Resin-Bonded; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000002:abnormalities*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D017680:Potassium Compounds / Q000737:chemistry; D017797:Prosthesis Coloring; D014073:Tooth Bleaching / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D000538:Aluminum Silicates; D003188:Composite Resins; C113550:FiberKor, sculpture; D017680:Potassium Compounds; D003776:Dental Porcelain; C016447:feldspar