Esthetic planning with a digital tool: A clinical report

Adriana V Martins; Rodrigo C Albuquerque; Telmo R Santos; Luiza M Silveira; Rodrigo R Silveira; Guilherme C Silva; Nelson R F A Silva

doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2017.02.016

Esthetic planning with a digital tool: A clinical report

J Prosthet Dent. 2017 Dec;118(6):698-702. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2017.02.016. Epub 2017 May 20.

Authors

Adriana V Martins¹, Rodrigo C Albuquerque², Telmo R Santos³, Luiza M Silveira⁴, Rodrigo R Silveira⁵, Guilherme C Silva⁵, Nelson R F A Silva⁶

Affiliations

¹ Substitute Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
² Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
³ Founder, Coterc, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
⁴ Predoctoral student, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
⁵ Adjunct Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
⁶ Adjunct Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Electronic address: nrfa.silva@gmail.com.

PMID: 28533014
DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2017.02.016

Abstract

This clinical report describes digital planning and execution using a novel software tool to enhance digital workflow. The proposed treatment, integrated with the face of the patient, was presented before clinical treatment. The patient was rehabilitated with ceramic veneers. The virtual design contributed to a satisfactory and predictable esthetic outcome.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Ceramics
Dental Veneers*
Esthetics, Dental*
Female
Humans
Patient Care Planning*
Software*