Minimally invasive restoration of a maxillary central incisor with a partial veneer

Eur J Esthet Dent. 2012 Spring;7(1):6-16.

Abstract

Minimally invasive treatment modalities allow for the preservation of sound tooth substance. However, by limiting the preparation to the extent of a defect, the transition between restoration and natural tooth may be moved to more visible areas. The materials available for the restoration of a limited defect in the anterior area are either resin composite materials or porcelain. A patient was presented who asked for the replacement of a discolored filling on the maxillary right central incisor. Tooth preparation was limited to the extent of the old filling, and a porcelain partial veneer restoration was fabricated. Despite the horizontal finish line in the middle of the clinical crown, a result could be achieved that was regarded as a success by the patient. This type of restoration proves to be a suitable alternative to direct composite restorations in the anterior area for the reconstruction of a limited defect, eg, due to a dental trauma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aluminum Silicates / chemistry
  • Cementation / methods
  • Color
  • Dental Porcelain*
  • Dental Prosthesis Design
  • Dental Restoration Failure
  • Dental Veneers*
  • Esthetics, Dental
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incisor / pathology*
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Potassium Compounds / chemistry
  • Retreatment
  • Tooth Preparation / methods*

Substances

  • Aluminum Silicates
  • Potassium Compounds
  • Dental Porcelain
  • feldspar