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Enhancing Esthetics With Digital Dentistry: A 2-Year Follow-Up of 3D-Printed Restorations
Cristian Higashi1, Rafaelly Cubas Camargo2, Stephanie Gomes Assunção Alves1
1Latin American Dental Research and Teaching Institute, Curitiba, Brazil.
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Esthetics are a common motivation for dental treatments, with veneers, both direct and indirect, being popular restorative options. Technological advancements, particularly in additive manufacturing (3D printing), have streamlined results. In dentistry, 3D printing is used to fabricate restorations ranging from simple inlays to complex crowns and maxillofacial prostheses.
Objective:
The objective of this study is to present a case in which indirect resin veneers were fabricated using additive manufacturing technology to enhance the smile of a 24-year-old female patient.
Clinical Considerations:
The patient sought treatment for esthetic concerns related to small and yellowish maxillary anterior teeth. The treatment plan involved in-office bleaching followed by digital smile design, intraoral mock-up, and the fabrication of indirect veneers using additive manufacturing.
Conclusions:
It was concluded that the combination of digital planning and intraoral mock-up provides predictability in treatment planning. Additionally, additive manufacturing techniques can be employed in various stages of the restorative procedure, making it more efficient and promoting satisfactory esthetic outcomes with clinical stability observed after two years.
