title: An Aesthetic and Functional Rehabilitation: A Case Study.
abstract: This article describes a multidisciplinary approach to a functional and aesthetic rehabilitation. In this case study, we successfully corrected an anterior open bite and an exaggerated curve of Spee using restorative modalities while still maintaining a highly aesthetic outcome. The maxillary anterior teeth no longer appear to have a disproportional width/length ratio and are now in harmony with the mandibular veneers. Posterior function was re-established, mostly with implant-retained crowns. Occlusal harmony and stability are maintained through cuspid guidance and anterior disclusion. Proper selection of final restorative materials is imperative for the long-term survival of the restorations.
authors.affiliation: NYU College of Dentistry, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Jaafar
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ali
authors.affiliation: NYU College of Dentistry, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Calamia
authors.affiliation: NYU College of Dentistry, New York, NY, USA. Electronic address: ken.magid@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Kenneth S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Magid
authors.affiliation: NYU College of Dentistry, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: John R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Calamia
authors.affiliation: NYU College of Dentistry, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Nicholas J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Giannuzzi
mesh_terms: D000538:Aluminum Silicates / Q000737:chemistry; D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000379:methods; D057189:Checklist; D003442:Crowns; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy; D003776:Dental Porcelain / Q000737:chemistry; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003801:Dental Veneers; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys / Q000737:chemistry; D008875:Middle Aged; D009065:Mouth Rehabilitation / Q000379:methods*; D024343:Open Bite / Q000628:therapy; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D017680:Potassium Compounds / Q000737:chemistry; D012904:Smiling; D019553:Tooth, Nonvital / Q000628:therapy; D015040:Zirconium / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D000538:Aluminum Silicates; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D017680:Potassium Compounds; D003776:Dental Porcelain; C016447:feldspar; D015040:Zirconium; C028541:zirconium oxide
keywords: Material selection; Multidisciplinary treatment; Smile evaluation