Cienkie licówki – doskonała estetyka uzyskana metodą małoinwazyjną
Thin veneers - a minimally invasive approach to achieve perfect esthetics
Conservative bonded thin veneers offer predictable outcomes in esthetically sensitive areas. Given the non-invasive preparation technique, the treatment can be carried out without any anaesthetic. With all the bonding margins located in the enamel, adhesive cementation delivers long-lasting results.
Case presentation
A 17-year-old male patient presented at our practice with the urgent wish to have the gap between his anterior teeth remedied (Fig. 1). He was satisfied with the shade and length of his teeth. The patient’s request was exclusively motivated by esthetic concerns and he expected a perfect esthetic result. An evaluation according to Tonn’s method revealed a discrepancy in the width relationship between the upper and lower teeth. This inconsistency could be corrected by extending the anterior maxillary arch, which had grown too small (Fig. 2). Following intensive discussion with all individuals involved in the treatment process and explanation of what is technically feasible and medically justifiable, the patient decided in favour of a prosthetic diastema closure with ceramic veneers. Short treatment time, absence of pain and predictable esthetic results tilted the balance in favour of a prosthetic solution rather than an orthodontic one.
Treatment planning
On the basis of preoperative models, a diagnostic wax-up incorporating the [...]
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