Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 11

Diastema Closure using Porcelain Veneers: A Case Report

  • Author:
  • B. Bharadwaj1,, Nagarajan Geethapriya2, Paramasivam Vivekanandhan3, Arunajetasan Subbiya4
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 2814 to 2817

1I Yr. Post Graduate, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Bharat Institute of Higher Education & Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai-600100, Tamil Nadu, India

2Reader, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Bharat Institute of Higher Education & Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai-600100, Tamil Nadu, India

3Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Bharat Institute of Higher Education & Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai-600100, Tamil Nadu, India

4Professor & Head, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Bharat Institute of Higher Education & Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai-600100, Tamil Nadu, India

*Corresponding Author: Dr. Bharadwaj, MDS, I Yr Post Graduate, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Bharat Institute of Higher Education & Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai-600100, Tamil Nadu, India, Phone Number: 9940269684, e-mail: bharathwaj1212@gmail.com

Online published on 27 March, 2020.

Abstract

Veneer is a layer of tooth colored material that is applied to a tooth to restore a localized or generalized defect and intrinsic discoloration. This case report describes closure of midline diastema using porcelain laminate veneers. Advances in the bonding between porcelain and tooth structure make this treatment a fantastic alternative to restore teeth with alteration in shape and position; severe discoloration and in cases where the aesthetic demand is high. The rationale for various choices in this treatment protocol is detailed with reference to the pertinent literature. Thus the clinical success depends on identification of cases, type of tooth preparation design, impression and bonding technique.

Keywords

Veneer, Diastema Closure, Lithium Di-silicate, Resin Coating Technique