Restoration of a single darkened central incisor with a modified ceramic veneer

Luis G B Albino1, Eduardo T Chaves2, Verônica P Lima1

  • 1Doctoral student, Graduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel), Pelotas, Brazil.

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