Author/Authors :
Fernandes da Cunha, Leonardo Graduate Program in Dentistry - Universidade Positivo, Curitiba, PR, Brazil , Gaião, Ubiracy Graduate Program in Dentistry - Universidade Positivo, Curitiba, PR, Brazil , Coutinho Silva, Rafael Graduate Program in Dentistry - Universidade Positivo, Curitiba, PR, Brazil , Castiglia Gonzaga, Carla Graduate Program in Dentistry - Universidade Positivo, Curitiba, PR, Brazil , Maria Correr, Gisele Graduate Program in Dentistry - Universidade Positivo, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
Abstract :
The aim of this paper is to describe a restorative approach to the cosmetic remodeling of the teeth of a young adult patient with right
maxillary lateral hypodontia and left lateral microdontia. A conservative restorative management was proposed to improve smile
esthetics by combining direct composite resins and ceramics. Initially, periodontal therapy and dental bleaching were performed.
Subsequently, direct composite resins were applied to the central incisors and canines to reestablish the sizes and shapes of these
teeth. Finally, ceramics were placed on the implant and the microdontia to unite with the new alignment and color of the anterior
teeth. Thus, conservative remodeling to improve the harmony of the smile was provided.
Keywords :
Cosmetic Remodeling of the Smile , Combining Composite Resin , Ceramics , Teeth , Implants