Ultra-thin porcelain laminates to restore esthetics of anterior teeth: case report

Resumo

The ultra-thin porcelain laminates provide the
esthetic harmony to the smile compromised by the presence of
diastema between maxillary incisors. Objective: To report the
dental aesthetic recovery with ultra-thin porcelain laminates,
so-called “contact lenses”. Case report: Patient sought treatment
reporting presence of diastema between the anterior teeth. After
the clinical examination, impressions were made to obtain study
models and diagnostic wax-up. Home bleaching was conducted
using 10% carbamide peroxide for 21 days. Next, the mock-up
with bisacrylic self-curing composite resin and the functional
impression were conducted. For cementation, dental surfaces
were etched with 37% phosphoric acid followed by applying the
adhesive system. The resin cement was inserted within internal
part of the contact lenses previously treated with hydrofluoric
acid and silane, and the prosthetic samples were positioned
over the labial surfaces of the anterior teeth. After light-curing,
the finishing procedure was performed. Conclusion: Ultra-thin
porcelain laminates (contact lenses) were viable, efficient, and
conservative procedures for recovering dental esthetic, with no
need of invasive procedures.