Open AccessReplacement of missing lateral incisors with lithium disilicate glass‐ceramic veneer‐fixed dental prostheses: a clinical report
Author(s) -
Bissasu Sami M.,
Alhouri Nabil A.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.78
Subject(s) - lithium disilicate , veneer , dentistry , retainer , abutment , medicine , prosthesis , dental prosthesis , dental porcelain , orthodontics , crown (dentistry) , maxillary central incisor , ceramic , materials science , composite material , implant , surgery , engineering , civil engineering
Key Clinical Message This report describes the use of lithium disilicate glass‐ceramic veneer‐fixed dental prostheses in replacing congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors. This kind of prosthesis has an advantage over a lingual‐retainer resin‐bonded fixed dental prosthesis in its capability of changing the color and shape of the abutment teeth. The prostheses provided an acceptable esthetics and comfort for the patient.