Ceramic veneers in patient with anterior spacing and localized microdontia
Keywords:
peg shaped, spacing, ceramic veneerAbstract
This case report is presented a Thai woman complaining about small teeth in upper front region. Tooth size is the presence of peg shaped lateral incisors which can cause teeth with anterior spacing and consequently an unpleasant smile. Ceramic veneer was indicated to correct this esthetic problem in this case. After apply 6 ceramic veneers and soft splint in upper anterior teeth, it can solve esthetic disharmony. Recall visits were scheduled after 1 week, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months. The patient was pleased to the result of treatment and there was no crack or fracture, no marginal discoloration and good periodontal health.
The long-term success of ceramic veneers depend on proper case selection, a thorough oral examination, the design of tooth preparation, the material, the laboratory fabrication and the insertion procedure. If clinician can control these factors, patient will archieve esthetic physiological form, pleasant smile and get better quality of life.
Keyword: peg shaped, spacing, ceramic veneer
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