International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry最新文献

Single tooth orange discoloration secondary to root canal calcification occurs as a consequence of dental trauma, orthodontic treatment, or for unknown rea- sons. A correct case history must be compiled and a CBCT study carried out in order to establish the diag- nosis and define the best treatment plan in each case. The aim of the present study was to offer a therapeutic protocol involving a clinical decision-making tree dia- gram based on the presence or absence of apical dis- ease and the degree of canal calcification. Dental bleaching and the use of ceramic veneers allow es- thetic restoration in such cases.

Aim: The aim of the present retrospective study was to evaluate the long-term results, including technical and biologic outcomes, of maxillary extended porcelain veneers with an incisal edge thickness above 2 mm.

Materials and methods: Patients treated with extended porcelain veneers performed by a single clinician at University of Geneva between 1990 and 2003 were identified and invited to an examination. Of the 37 identified patients, 10 patients with 50 veneers agreed to be examined and were included. A clinical examination was performed to assess survival rates as well as technical and biologic outcomes (modified United States Public Health Services criteria). Patient records were also reviewed to retrieve patient and reconstruction data and every complication event. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) were evaluated using a visual analog scale to measure esthetic satisfaction, functional and phonetic comfort, masticatory improvement, tooth sensitivity, and acceptance of restoration replacement in case of failure. Data were descriptively analyzed, and Kaplan-Meier survival estimators were computed for survival rates and complication events.

Results: The survival rate of the veneers was 96% after a mean follow-up of 20.7 ± 3.7 years in function. The technical complication rate amounted to 30%, including two failures, nine repairable fractures, three cracks, and one displacement due to trauma. No cavitated caries lesions or endodontic complications were registered. PROMs were very high for esthetic satisfaction and phonetic comfort.

Conclusions: Within the limitations of the present retrospective study, extended porcelain veneers appear to be a successful long-term treatment option in terms of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Objectives: The present case report describes the atraumatic extraction of a primary maxillary right canine followed by immediate implant placement with a customized zirconia abutment and monolithic ultra-translucent zirconia (5Y-PSZ) crown.

Clinical considerations: A 31-year-old patient presented to the clinic with the primary concern of mobility and gingival inflammation around the maxillary right canine. After clinical evaluation, the tooth was found to be a primary retained tooth that presented grade 3 mobility and gingival inflammation. Atraumatic tooth extraction was performed, followed by immediate implant placement of a screw-retained provisional restoration with the use of a surgical guide. The soft tissue was contoured until ideal architecture was obtained. The final restoration included a customized zirconia and titanium abutment and a characterized implant-supported monolithic 5Y-PSZ crown.

Conclusions: Well-planned surgical and restorative procedures including atraumatic extraction, 3D implant planning for surgical guide fabrication, implant placement, and a customized zirconia abutment with a monolithic 5Y-PSZ crown can achieve high esthetic results in replacing a primary tooth in the esthetic zone.

In recent years, tooth wear has been a growing concern in dentistry as it has become increasingly prevalent among the population. At the same time, the development of adhesive techniques has enabled minimally invasive treatment protocols, with the goal of preserving and protecting teeth for as long as possible. This clinical report presents the case of a full-mouth rehabilitation patient with tooth wear who was treated using minimally invasive techniques. Esthetic and functional outcomes were designed and monitored using digital tools such as digital impressions, 3D facial scans, a digital tooth library, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), MRI, and kinesiographic (KS) analysis throughout the treatment. To increase the vertical dimension of occlusion, instead of using traditional centric relation (CR) methods, a myocentric relation (MCR) technique was employed. This approach allowed the clinician to maintain the occlusal Class I situation, avoiding more invasive orthodontic treatment or maxillofacial surgery and resulting in reduced morbidity, treatment time, and cost for the patient. At the 1-year follow-up, good patient adaptation was shown, suggesting that the MCR concept is a viable alternative to conventional CR methods in appropriate cases.