Esthetic smile rehabilitation of anterior teeth by treatment with biomimetic restorative materials: a case report

• Main Authors: Gouveia TH, Theobaldo JD, Vieira-Junior WF, Lima DA, Aguiar FH
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dove Medical Press 2017-05-01
• Series: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry
• Subjects: nanocomposite resin; aesthetic restorations; inverted smile arc; adhesive dentistry
• Online Access: https://www.dovepress.com/esthetic-smile-rehabilitation-of-anterior-teeth-by-treatment-with-biom-peer-reviewed-article-CCIDE

Thayla Hellen Nunes Gouveia, Jéssica Dias Theobaldo, Waldemir Francisco Vieira-Junior, Débora Alves Nunes Leite Lima, Flávio Henrique Baggio Aguiar Department of Restorative Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil Background: In daily clinical practice, esthetics of anterior teeth is a common presenting complaint of patients.Objective: This case report discusses the management of asymmetric smile associated with unsatisfactory extensive composite restorations and describes a clinical protocol using the direct composite resin for smile enhancement to restore the dental harmony of anterior teeth.Methods: The treatment planning was based on a diagnostic wax-up and cosmetic mock-up. After clinical and patient approvals were obtained, the patient was subjected to direct and indirect restorative treatment.Conclusion: Nanocomposites are an effective alternative for anterior teeth restorations. Additionally, good planning enables satisfactory esthetic results, leading to the correction of an inappropriate axial inclination of incisors. Keywords: composite, adhesive, smile, esthetic, restoration