title: Simple Case Treatment Planning: Diastema Closure.
abstract: This article demonstrates the use of a smile evaluation form as an adjunct in arriving at diagnosis and developing a treatment plan for a patient desiring Diastema closure. It also shows the importance of the diagnostic wax-up for temporization and visualization of case outcome. The case also demonstrates the use of soft tissue lasers to create a gingival harmony that enhanced the resulting esthetics. Feldspathic porcelain was used for the final restorations because they provide optimal esthetics and translucency.
authors.affiliation: Private Practice, New York, NY, USA. Electronic address: vincalamia@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Vincent
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Calamia
authors.affiliation: Private Practice, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Alexandria
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pantzis
mesh_terms: D000538:Aluminum Silicates / Q000737:chemistry; D057189:Checklist; D003481:Cuspid / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D003776:Dental Porcelain / Q000737:chemistry; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary / Q000379:methods; D003801:Dental Veneers; D003970:Diastema / Q000628:therapy*; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D005893:Gingivoplasty / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D007742:Labial Frenum / Q000601:surgery; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods; D054023:Lasers, Semiconductor / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D017680:Potassium Compounds / Q000737:chemistry; D012904:Smiling; D019231:Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic / Q000379:methods; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000538:Aluminum Silicates; D017680:Potassium Compounds; D003776:Dental Porcelain; C016447:feldspar
keywords: Diastema; Laser; Smile evaluation form; Veneers