Abstract
Loss of anterior tooth causes aesthetic and functional disharmony. Although no restorative material can approach the appearance of intact tooth enamel, glass ceramic, at the increased risk of brittle fracture, can mimic original tooth color better than the other restorative options. The newest zirconia material comes with unparalleled individualization in aesthetics and optimal physical properties. One of the basic principles of tooth preparation is conservation of tooth structure. This clinical report describes the replacement of maxillary and mandibular incisor with latest generation zirconia adhesive fixed partial denture. The authors have achieved unmatched aesthetics with newer high translucency zirconia.
Highlights
Loss of anterior tooth causes aesthetic and functional disharmony
No restorative material can approach the appearance of intact tooth enamel, glass ceramic, at the increased risk of brittle fracture, can mimic original tooth color better than the other restorative options
The newest zirconia material comes with unparalleled individualization in aesthetics and optimal physical properties
Summary
In the field of indirect restorative materials, it has always been desirable to have the right blend of aesthetics and durability. The recently introduced high performance zirconia adds to its appearance by having improved translucency, that is, inferior to glass ceramic but without as much as two thirds reduction in flexure strength. Lava plus high translucency zirconia is recently introduced by 3M ESPE (3M ESPE, St Paul, MN). It is an after comer of original Lava zirconia, which is considered as one of the most successful ceramic systems. The newer version can be fabricated with hand layered, pressed, or monolithic options This material is available with the widest range of dyeing liquids and Lava plus effect shades for excellent color match with VITA classical shade guide and unprecedented customization. The anterior restorations in the following case illustrate the use of this material to achieve highly aesthetic result
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