title: Direct Composite Restorations to Mask Intrinsic Staining: An Eighteen-Year Follow-Up.
abstract: In this case example, the use of direct composite resin allowed for a relatively simple, conservative treatment that provided excellent function and aesthetics, while preserving healthy dental tissue. The importance of continued follow-up and a periodic maintenance and minor repair process will ensure longevity of the restorations, as aesthetics, and the occlusion.
authors.forename: Rafael Francisco Lia
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Mondelli
authors.forename: Ana Flávia
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Soares
authors.forename: Bhenya Ottoni
authors.initials: BO
authors.lastname: Tostes
authors.forename: Juliana Fraga Soares
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Bombonatti
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental / Q000379:methods; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry*; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000187:drug effects / Q000473:pathology; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D058250:Dental Restoration Repair; D019554:Dental Restoration Wear; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D019243:Enamel Microabrasion / Q000379:methods; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019279:Resin Cements / Q000737:chemistry; D012822:Silicon Dioxide / Q000737:chemistry; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000009:adverse effects; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000628:therapy*; D015040:Zirconium / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003188:Composite Resins; D003764:Dental Materials; D019279:Resin Cements; C084018:Scotchbond Multi-Purpose; C083568:Z100 composite resin; D012822:Silicon Dioxide; D015040:Zirconium; D013752:Tetracycline