Minimally invasive restoration of a maxillary central incisor with a partial veneer

Minimally invasive treatment modalities allow for the preservation of sound tooth substance. However, by limiting the preparation to the extent of a defect, the transition between restoration and natural tooth may be moved to more visible areas. The materials available for the restoration of a limit...

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Published inThe European journal of esthetic dentistry Vol. 7; no. 1; p. 6
Main Authors Horvath, Sebastian, Schulz, Claus-Peter
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Germany 01.03.2012
Subjects
Adult
Aluminum Silicates - chemistry
Cementation - methods
Color
Dental Porcelain
Dental Prosthesis Design
Dental Restoration Failure
Dental Veneers
Esthetics, Dental
Female
Humans
Incisor - pathology
Patient Satisfaction
Potassium Compounds - chemistry
Retreatment
Tooth Preparation - methods
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Summary:Minimally invasive treatment modalities allow for the preservation of sound tooth substance. However, by limiting the preparation to the extent of a defect, the transition between restoration and natural tooth may be moved to more visible areas. The materials available for the restoration of a limited defect in the anterior area are either resin composite materials or porcelain. A patient was presented who asked for the replacement of a discolored filling on the maxillary right central incisor. Tooth preparation was limited to the extent of the old filling, and a porcelain partial veneer restoration was fabricated. Despite the horizontal finish line in the middle of the clinical crown, a result could be achieved that was regarded as a success by the patient. This type of restoration proves to be a suitable alternative to direct composite restorations in the anterior area for the reconstruction of a limited defect, eg, due to a dental trauma.
ISSN:1862-0612