Simulating Natural Dental Outlook in Esthetic Dentistry: A Case Report

Abstract

Aesthetic dentistry is concerned not only with the dental appearance but also the enhancement of a person’s smile. Creating a natural dental outcome harmonious with adjacent teeth is the main aim of aesthetic dentistry. A good observation, knowledge of dental anatomy and dental materials are required for this. Today’s cosmetic dental treatments are more durable and predictable than before with the technological advancements in natural-looking, tooth-colored dental materials. Additionally, more conservative techniques are being used in order to mimic natural dental tissues, depending upon patients’ specific clinical situation. These kinds of procedures can be held in a single visit by using aesthetic dental resins mostly without any preparations. This makes direct aesthetic dental rehabilitations such as smile designs more comfortable and convenient for the patients. In this case reporta patient with dental aesthetic problems due to crown fractures on maxillary centrals, treated with direct aesthetic composite resin restorations in one appointment.In one-year recall, no discolorations, fractures, secondary caries or soft tissue pathologies were detected and the restorations were almost undetectable resulting in an aesthetic outlook. In conclusionit is considered that natural looking, functional, tooth-colored, seamless, long lasting and aesthetic restorations can be created by using direct aesthetic composite resinsthat may satisfy the patients’ demands. Keywords: Cosmetic Dentistry; Crown fractures; Dental aesthetic; Direct composite resins