Abstract
ABSTRACT This clinical report describes the treatment of a patient dissatisfied with the esthetics of the smile due to the presence of narrow teeth, yellow and the presence of diastema between teeth 11 and 21. Clinical examination revealed absence of the disocclusion guides. The treatment plan consisted in obtaining study casts, assembly in a semi-adjustable articulator and diagnostic waxing, to evaluate the possibilities of a restorative treatment. After the approved the viability of the procedure, dental bleaching was started in-office with 38% hydrogen peroxide associated with at-home bleaching with 15% carbamide peroxide, in order to reduce the yellowing of the teeth. Afterwards, the functional evaluation of the restorative procedure was carried out through the prior preparation of the mock-up. After functional approval of the mock-up, lip frenectomy was performed, since the frenulum is the cause of the diastema between the teeth 11 and 21. After 4 weeks was carried out the restorative procedure of teeth 13 to 23, with direct composite resin, improving the aesthetics of the smile and restoring the disocclusion guides.
Highlights
CASE REPORTChanges in color and dental shape may compromise the beautiful of the smile and interfere with self-esteem and social interaction [1]
Another factor that negatively affects the esthetics of anterior teeth is the presence of dental diastemas, characterized by increased interdental space [1]
A functional evaluation of the restorative procedure was carried out using a mock-up of bisacrylic resin (Structur® 3; Voco, Indian Land, SC, USA) for 7 days, obtained from a condensation silicone molding (Optosil®; Heraeus, Hanau, HE, Germany) of the diagnostic waxing of the upper and lower casts mounted on a semi-adjustable articulator (Dentflex, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil)
Summary
Changes in color and dental shape may compromise the beautiful of the smile and interfere with self-esteem and social interaction [1]. A functional evaluation of the restorative procedure was carried out using a mock-up of bisacrylic resin (Structur® 3; Voco, Indian Land, SC, USA) for 7 days, obtained from a condensation silicone molding (Optosil®; Heraeus, Hanau, HE, Germany) of the diagnostic waxing of the upper and lower casts mounted on a semi-adjustable articulator (Dentflex, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil) (figure 3). These procedures were performed after dental bleaching.
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