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DURAO, Márcia de Almeida et al. Improving the aesthetics with "METAL FREE": a case report. Odontol. Clín.-Cient. (Online) [online]. 2015, vol.14, n.4, pp. 847-850. ISSN 1677-3888.

Introduction: The search for aesthetic is becoming increasingly present on the day of the dentist. Due to this the concern of the pacients with restorations, especially in anterior teeth, is increasing more and more. The use of metal free crowns responds positively to this aesthetic concern. Objective: This article aims to present a case report showing the rehabilitation of two teeth using pure ceramic crowns IPS E-MAX. Case report: The patient sought dental care complaining of aesthetic elements 24 and 25, after noting that the elements had appropriate endodontic treatment and had already molten metallic cores (gold /duracast) in satisfactory condition, was chosen lithium disilicate ceramic system IPS E-max (Ivoclar Vivadent), for the manufacture of ceramic crown. Conclusion: Ceramic crowns metal free, are presented as an excellent alternative restoration since the clinical protocol is followed correctly.

Palavras-chave : ceramics; lithium disilicate; crown.