Abstract

CAMPOS, Paulo Ricardo Barros de et al. Rehabilitation of esthetics in recovering smile harmony: case report. RFO UPF [online]. 2015, vol.20, n.2, pp. 227-231. ISSN 1413-4012.

Objective: This study aimed to report a clinical case where a direct restorative composite resin approach was applied for esthetic remodeling, after orthodontic treatment of a patient with conoid-shaped upper lateral incisors. Case report: Patient, 24 years old, female gender, sought dental treatment complaining about the appearance of upper lateral incisors that did not match parameters of size and shape, because of a change in structure. On clinical examination, it was observed the presence of the lateral conoid incisors - teeth 12 and 22. After radiographic examination, which showed no change in root shape for these elements, their functional rehabilitation and esthetic recovery was planned through direct restorations with composite resin. In order to esthetically and functionally rehabilitate the elements, re-anatomization with composite resin by the freehand technique was chosen, because it is a faster and less expensive procedure, and eliminates the finishing and molding step. However, this technique presents the disadvantages of requiring higher skills and trained operators. Final considerations: Composite resins allow quick resolution with high esthetic performance, so the result is satisfactory upon respecting recommendations, understanding limitations, and not neglecting the occlusal adjustment step.

Keywords : Anatomy.; Dental esthetics.; Composite resins.; Permanent dental restoration..