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Gildo Coelho Santos1, Leendert Len Boksman2, Maria Jacinta Moraes Coelho Santos3
1Associate Professor and Chair, Division of Restorative Dentistry, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.
Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CADCAM) restorations are common in dentistry. This case report highlights all-ceramic systems as a viable alternative for anterior teeth restorations, particularly after chipping of a porcelain-layered zirconia crown.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Computer-Aided Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CADCAM) technologies have significantly advanced dental restoration fabrication.
- CADCAM systems allow for the use of diverse materials, including ceramics, metal alloys, and composites.
Observation:
- A case report details the replacement of a porcelain-layered zirconia coping crown on a lower cuspid.
- The original crown exhibited veneering ceramic chipping.
Findings:
- The replacement utilized a lithium-disilicate CADCAM-fabricated crown.
- All-ceramic systems demonstrated efficacy in restoring the damaged anterior tooth.
Implications:
- This case suggests that all-ceramic CADCAM restorations are a promising alternative for anterior tooth restoration.
- The findings support the use of advanced materials in addressing common restorative failures like ceramic chipping.
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