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Esthetic Rehabilitation of Retained Primary Teeth-A Conservative Approach
Cristina Parise Gré1, Vitor Schweigert Bona1, Diogo Pedrollo Lise2
1Department of Operative Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
Summary
All-ceramic crowns offer a conservative solution for restoring misshapen teeth, even deciduous ones. This minimally invasive approach enhances aesthetics and patient satisfaction, providing a natural-looking smile.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Restorative Dentistry
- Dental Materials
Background:
- Advancements in ceramic restorations allow for conservative tooth restoration with high esthetic demands.
- Minimally invasive techniques are increasingly preferred for full-coverage restorative options.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a case report of restoring misshapen deciduous teeth using all-ceramic crowns.
- To evaluate the esthetic outcome and patient satisfaction with a conservative restorative approach.
Main Methods:
- A 32-year-old female patient with deciduous maxillary lateral incisors and dissatisfaction with her smile was treated.
- All-ceramic crowns (lithium disilicate glass-ceramic) were placed with minimal tooth preparation.
- Direct resin composite restorations were initially present on the deciduous teeth.
Main Results:
- The placement of all-ceramic crowns resulted in an esthetic outcome that resembled a natural-looking smile.
- The patient reported high satisfaction with the improved appearance of her smile.
- The conservative full-coverage approach was deemed successful for restoring the patient's teeth.
Conclusions:
- Bonding all-ceramic crowns to minimally prepared deciduous teeth is a viable conservative treatment for partial anodontia.
- This method reduces the risk of trauma-induced root resorption and leverages good enamel adhesion.
- The treatment provides a predictable and esthetic solution for patients seeking smile enhancement.