Digital planning for smile reconstruction with ceramic laminates: case report

Resumo

The ceramic laminates gained space in Esthetic
Dentistry due to conservative preparations, excellent optical
properties, durability, and longevity. Additionally, the use of digital
planning to assist the smile reconstruction also allows the outcome
predictability. Objective: To present and discuss a clinical case
of smile reconstruction with ceramic laminates using as esthetic
planning the Digital Smile Design. Case report: A 25-year-old female
reported dissatisfaction with her smile. After clinical and radiographic
exam, Digital Smile Design was the method chosen, which enabled
to verify the need for clinical crown augmentation and to construct
the porcelain laminates for the maxillary anterior teeth. After the
mock-up and the patient’s agreement, the treatment was performed.
Results: A significant improvement in the esthetics of the planned
smile, with approval of the patient was obtained. Conclusion: The
digital planning for smile reconstruction with ceramic laminates
proved to be an excellent tool to aid in this choice of treatment.