Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to describe a clinical case in which cosmetic contouring was used and to describe that technique’s advantages and limitations. Case Report: Cosmetic contouring was applied to a female patient who presented with rotation of maxillary left lateral incisor, and concave and fractured edges of
 the upper central incisors, creating an impression of an “inverted smile.” A slight abrasion was performed to change the inclination of those teeth, and restoration with composites complemented esthetics by reconstituting the contour and shape. Conclusion: Cosmetic contouring can be an effective technique to correct
 changes in tooth shape and positioning.
Highlights
The quest for a harmonious smile is increasing; dental esthetics is related to an individual’s self-esteem and has become a significant factor in determining one’s social relations and integration into the labor market.[1]
This study aimed to describe a clinical case in which cosmetic contouring was used and to describe that technique’s advantages and limitations
Case Report: Cosmetic contouring was applied to a female patient who presented with rotation of maxillary left lateral incisor, and concave and fractured edges of the upper central incisors, creating an impression of an “inverted smile.”
Summary
The quest for a harmonious smile is increasing; dental esthetics is related to an individual’s self-esteem and has become a significant factor in determining one’s social relations and integration into the labor market.[1] Dental anomalies are among the factors that may interfere with dental esthetics They can be classified into anomalies of the number, size, structure, and shape.[1] A special mention should be made of the shape or contour changes commonly encountered in clinical practice, such as conoid or rotated teeth and diastemas, which directly interfere in the correct positioning of the teeth in the dental arch.[2]. This study aimed to discuss the advantages and limitations of using the technique of cosmetic contouring and to describe the case of a patient with tooth rotation, inverted smile, and changes in color and in the mesiodistal distance of the upper incisor battery who underwent cosmetic remodeling of the smile based on principles of optical illusion, with minimal tooth abrasion and the addition of composite resin
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