Patient case

NORTH AMERICA | SOUTH AMERICA
The patient had previously been treated with
inadequate direct composite restorations.
The restorations were unattractive and did not
look lifelike. In addition, fractures were evident
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in two teeth. A closer analysis showed a low
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smile line and short anterior teeth. The objective in this case was to achieve a functionally stable and esthetic reconstruction with
lifelike shading using IPS e.max Press Multi.
DR GABRIELA M. PAPPATERRA TORBAY
DENTIST, COLOMBIA / VENEZUELA
Initial situation
"The realistic look of the form with the physiognomy of the patient is very convincing. The
beauty and the natural look of the final
result is achieved through the
LIBARDO GARCÍA TOLOSA
DENTAL TECHNICIAN, COLOMBIA
subtlety of stratification."
Gonzalo Zubiri, Member of the judging panel
Final situation
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With the help of the Digital Smile Design protocol developed by Dr
C. Coachman, the anterior teeth were optically lengthened and a
mock-up was produced. This was used to check the static and dynamic situation. The provisional restoration was fabricated once the
teeth had been prepared according to minimally invasive principles.
Subsequently, six polychromatic IPS e.max Press Multi veneers were
pressed. They were internally stained and individually layered in
the incisal third using IPS e.max Ceram. In the mouth, the restorations visibly optimized the smile line. Their lifelike appearance and
natural-looking shade progression produced a harmonious overall
picture.
Veneers: IPS e.max® Press Multi (A1),
IPS e.max® Ceram