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Esthetic Rehabilitation of Maxillary Anterior.6
Esthetic Rehabilitation of Maxillary Anterior.6
Department of Conservative This case report emphasizes on esthetic rehabilitation of maxillary anterior teeth
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Abstract
Dentistry and Endodontics,
Sri Hasanamba Dental
with porcelain laminate veneers. A male patient aged 24 years reported with a chief
College and Hospital, complaint of spacing between teeth in the upper front teeth region. The patient was
Hassan, Karnataka, India unwilling for orthodontic correction since time was the major constraint. A complete
intraoral and extraoral examination was performed, preoperative photographs were
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taken, and study models were prepared. Tooth component, i. e., dental midline, incisal
lengths, tooth dimensions, zenith points, axial inclinations, interdental contact area
and point, incisal embrasure, symmetry, and balance, was observed. The soft‑tissue
examination included gingival health, interdental embrasure, and smile line. Clinical
examination revealed diastema between 11, 12, 21, and 22. Discoloration was noted
in 21 teeth, and the patient reported a history of root canal treatment for the same.
Considering the esthetic need of the patient and the duration of treatment, porcelain
veneers were planned for the correction of diastema. Tooth preparation for veneers
was made with incisal overlap design with respect to 12, 11, and 22, and e‑max
crown was planned for 21. The advantages of this treatment include quick results,
minimal tooth structure removal, long‑term solution, better esthetics, and firm fit.
DOI: How to cite this article: Jaganath BM, Krishnegowda SC, Rudranaik S,
10.4103/jid.jid_13_22 Beedubail SP. Esthetic rehabilitation of maxillary anterior teeth with
porcelain laminate veneers. J Interdiscip Dentistry 2022;12:70-3.
for treatment.[4] Furthermore, the longer time duration teeth was taken care by achieving two‑plane reductions.
is another major factor that makes the patient express Preparation was extended incisally overlapping the
unwillingness for orthodontic treatment. Restorative incisal third palatally. Proximally, margins were
options such as composite veneers or porcelain veneers extended to the area just beyond contact points.
are alternative treatment strategies that can offer the A 0.5‑mm deep chamfer finish margins were placed in
solution in considerably less period. Although composite the entire preparation using round end tapered bur. The
veneers are comparatively less invasive, cost‑effective, teeth were finally prepared, and all internal line angles
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and single‑stage procedures, ceramic veneers offer were rounded to reduce stresses leading to fracture of
long‑term solutions with better esthetics and firm fit.[5] porcelain laminate veneers. Full‑arch impression was
The present case report is an attempt to highlight the taken using polyvinyl siloxane material – addition
silicone. Impression of the opposing arch was taken
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include the shape of the tooth, position, size, color, Literature reveals that lithium disilicate‑based veneers
and also gingival display.[6] Diastema is one of the have improved flexural strength and also provide high
most encountered clinical scenarios which needs great esthetic results.[12] A recent systematic review reported
clinical expertise to handle. This clinical scenario that the 10‑year cumulative success rate of porcelain
greatly affects the self‑confidence of the patient at laminate veneers was 95%, when factors such as
public. The different treatment options for diastema debonding, fracture, secondary caries, and need for
closure are the orthodontic approach, restorations using endodontic treatment were considered reasons for the
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direct composite resin, indirect composite resins, and failure of the restoration. Furthermore, it was found
ceramic veneers.[7] Although orthodontic treatment is that porcelain laminate veneers with incisal coverage
a viable option, the patient preference has been found presented lower failure rates.[13] In the current case, IPS
to be lesser due to the increased duration of treatment. e.max Press, which is based on lithium disilicate was
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Among the various restorative options, composite resin employed with incisal coverage.
veneers are economical and easy to perform for the The follow‑up of this case has shown to be a promising,
clinician. However, it has less resistance to wearing reliable, and successful treatment approach. Thus,
and also can be affected by surface stains. They need to diastema closure was achieved with the use of IPS e.max
be repaired or changed over the years due to staining. Press ceramic veneers in a minimally invasive manner.
These disadvantages of composite resin make it inferior
to porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers exhibit excellent Conclusion
tissue response and the finished surfaces mimics a
One of the most common indications of porcelain
natural tooth. With its property of absorption, reflection,
laminate veneers is a case of diastema closure. It is
and transmission of the light exactly as natural tooth, it
the details that make porcelain laminate veneers more
helps in transforming smile dramatically.[8] Considering
precious than other veneers. Since it is a reliable
the benefits of porcelain veneers in the management of
treatment option with better long‑term clinical results,
diastema and the patient preference, porcelain veneers
making it one of the most commonly employed clinical
were the treatment of choice in the current case report.
approaches for esthetic correction.
A proper case selection is important while planning such
Financial support and sponsorship
a treatment approach. Indications of whether veneers
Nil.
should be used include diastema closure, restoration of
localized enamel defects, discolored teeth resistant to Conflicts of interest
vital bleaching procedures, the need for morphologic There are no conflicts of interest.
modifications, minor tooth alignment, mild‑to‑moderate
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