title: Replacement of missing lateral incisors with lithium disilicate glass-ceramic veneer-fixed dental prostheses: a clinical report.
abstract: This report describes the use of lithium disilicate glass-ceramic veneer-fixed dental prostheses in replacing congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors. This kind of prosthesis has an advantage over a lingual-retainer resin-bonded fixed dental prosthesis in its capability of changing the color and shape of the abutment teeth. The prostheses provided an acceptable esthetics and comfort for the patient.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, Damascus University Damascus, Syria.
authors.forename: Sami M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Bissasu
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, Damascus University Damascus, Syria.
authors.forename: Nabil A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Al-Houri
keywords: All-ceramic resin-bonded fixed partial denture; IPS e.max; esthetics; lithium disilicate glass-ceramic veneer; missing incisor; veneer-fixed dental prosthesis