title: Conservative restorations combined with gingival zenith contour technique.
abstract: The symmetry, shape, contour, and size of teeth play an important role in the esthetics of the anterior maxillary region of the mouth. However, abnormalities in symmetry and contour can considerably influence the esthetic parameters. Consequently, rehabilitation performed in this region can be challenging and, frequently, multidisciplinary treatment planning that includes esthetics, function, structure, and biologic aspects is paramount. The high demand for esthetic rehabilitations has, therefore, allowed the effective use of minimally invasive techniques to obtain results that mimic natural teeth. This article presents a case report in which both esthetic and functional rehabilitation were obtained by recontouring the gingival zenith followed by placing ultraconservative porcelain veneers.
authors.forename: Fernando José
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Rigolin Ferreira
authors.forename: Andréa Araújo
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Vasconcellos
authors.forename: Milton Edson
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Miranda
authors.forename: Eduardo
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Santini
authors.forename: Leonardo
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bocabella
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental / Q000379:methods; D000328:Adult; D002484:Cementation / Q000379:methods; D003481:Cuspid / Q000473:pathology; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D003776:Dental Porcelain / Q000737:chemistry; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003801:Dental Veneers; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D005881:Gingiva / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D005893:Gingivoplasty / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D019279:Resin Cements / Q000737:chemistry; D012904:Smiling; D019228:Tooth Crown / Q000473:pathology; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000628:therapy; D057085:Tooth Wear / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D019279:Resin Cements; D003776:Dental Porcelain