Abstract
This case report presents an interdisciplinary approach to achieve functioning occlusion and an aesthetically pleasing smile. This patient's concerns were spacing between upper front teeth and a gummy smile. The case was evaluated, and treatment was planned using a multidisciplinary approach. The patient rejected the option of orthognathic surgery to correct a skeletal problem. Treatment included orthodontics, osteoplasty, gingivoplasty, and porcelain veneer restorations to achieve the desired aesthetic result. Comprehensive orthodontics resulted in a functionally stable occlusion. Space distribution between maxillary anterior teeth with adequate overjet and overbite relationships allowed for conservative preparation to receive porcelain veneer restorations.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 665-674 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Dental clinics of North America |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 1 2015 |
Keywords
- Aesthetics
- Class III malocclusion
- Multidiscipline
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dentistry(all)