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Restoring the Esthetics for a Cleft Palate Patient by Using Modified Preparation and Pink Porcelain
Ebrahim Fihaid Alsubaiy1, Hisham Abdullah Mously2
1Department of Prosthodontics, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Phone: +96 6565783333, e-mail: Ebrahim-fs@hotmail.com Prosthodontics Saudi Board Program, College of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
|July 19, 2019
Summary
This case study highlights challenges in dental esthetics for a patient with cleft palate. Conservative treatment using wax-ups and mock-ups achieved optimal results, preserving natural teeth.
Area of Science:
- Dental Esthetics
- Conservative Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Dental esthetics significantly impact patient quality of life and satisfaction.
- Complex esthetic cases require meticulous treatment planning to meet patient expectations.
- Conservative treatment is preferred to avoid negative outcomes associated with complex procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe challenges in a unique dental esthetics case.
- To present a conservative treatment approach for complex dental esthetic issues.
- To achieve satisfactory outcomes in a patient with severe bone loss and malpositioned teeth.
Main Methods:
- Utilized wax-ups and mock-ups for treatment option visualization.
- Performed pre-operative procedures on casts for precise preparation.
- Preserved natural teeth where possible to maintain bone structure.
- Replaced lost bone with pink porcelain for esthetic restoration.
Main Results:
- Achieved optimal esthetic and functional results for the patient.
- Successfully managed a complex case with severe bone loss due to cleft palate.
- Demonstrated the effectiveness of conservative treatment in challenging dental esthetic scenarios.
Conclusions:
- Appropriate diagnostic tools and conservative procedures can yield satisfactory results in challenging cases.
- Wax-ups and mock-ups aid in predicting treatment outcomes and ensuring conservative approaches.
- Careful planning and execution are crucial for successful management of complex dental esthetic cases.
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