Abstract

MACEDO, Giulian Lennon de; SILVA FILHO, Cristóvão José de Lima; DURAES, Iris  and  BOAS, Carmen de Andrade Vilas. Digital planning for smile reconstruction with ceramic laminates: case report. RSBO (Online) [online]. 2016, vol.13, n.2, pp. 138-144. ISSN 1984-5685.

Introduction: 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: 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.

Keywords : treatment plan; dental laminates; dental esthetic..