Rehabilitacja estetyczna w złożonym przypadku klinicznym. Opis przypadku

Second step: Reproducing the gingival tissues

A fundamental step was the subsequent reproduction of the soft tissues by means of a gingival mask, which would then serve as a reference for the cervical emergence profile of the dental restoration. In this way, the soft tissues will be adequately supported and protected and the gingiva will be prevented from undergoing an apicalization process.

Important: „Design, esthetics and appearance of gingival tissue strongly affect overall esthetics. Gingival and dental esthetics should be in perfect harmony, one supporting the other and together contribute significantly to the final appearance” – Stefano Inglese advises.

Soft tissues should be accurately reproduced by means of a gingival mask. This forms the basis for an accurate reproduction of the anatomically correct cervical contours and the emergence profiles of the restorations.

Third step: Fabricating the framework

At this stage all the requisites and information required for fabricating the framework has been collected. This included a gingival mask and silicone key which were obtained by taking an impression of the temporaries in situ. These tools allow the monitoring of the emergence profiles and the clearances necessary for optimum support of the layering ceramic (IPS e.max Ceram) and help to forestall weak spots and possible chipping.

Wax pattern of the wax frameworks: The gingival masks and silicone keys, obtained from the diagnostic wax-up, are essential elements to achieve restorations with identical c...