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Contribution to the study of improving the aesthetics of the smile by repairing and reshaping the incisors with composite materials.
Author(s) -
Alexandra Stoica,
Oana Elena Stoica,
Csinszka Kovacs-Ivacson,
Monica Monea
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
acta stomatologica marisiensis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2668-6813
pISSN - 2601-6877
DOI - 10.2478/asmj-2021-0004
Subject(s) - diastema , dentistry , gloss (optics) , orthodontics , polishing , medicine , aesthetics , anterior teeth , art , materials science , composite material , coating
. Dental aesthetics, although it seems something relative and difficult to evaluate, it is governed by a series of laws and rules that connect the dental disciplines, creating a unitary whole. It is structured by rules, perfected by artistic sense and by the inclination towards beauty of all specialists in dento-facial cosmetics. The aim of the study is to highlight an overview of aesthetic factors to consider when restoring anterior teeth with direct composite materials. Material and methods. A total of 25 patients were included in the study where the anterior teeth were restored using Gradia Direct Anterior (from GC) and Filtek Z550 (from3M-ESPE) composite kits, in perfect isolation using rubber damn, with a separate appointment after 24 hours for the polishing step, for which Rainbow Kit Technic and polishing Platina Hi-Gloss (from Prevest) paste were used. While the replacement of the tooth defect, we ensured that the composite increment, which we used should not be more than 2mm in thickness, and light cured for 20 seconds as the producer recommends. In none of all tooth shape modification (elongation in incisal zone) we did not modify the occlusion, by eliminating all premature contacts. All patients included in the study have signed the informed consent and agreed to participate in this research. Results. From a total of 25 patients, we repaired 20 central incisors with the mesial (18 cases) or distal (2 cases) angles fractured, in different accidents, 5 cases with diastema by small shape of the crown or malposition of one of the central incisors. Conclusions. Restoring the incisal angle or the incisal edge and refining a natural and improved smile of the patient is e very frequent dental intervention, especially nowadays when aesthetics plays an important role in the social society.

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