Esthetics built to last: treatment of functional anomalies may need to precede esthetic corrections
Bassett, J.L.
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry 35(2): 118
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 1548-8578 PMID: 24571561 Document Number: 678672
In this case of a 33 year-old male patient seeking a more esthetically pleasing smile, comprehensive restorative treatment planning included recognition of the patient's incisor position and morphology, dentofacial requirements, and appropriate vertical dimension. The accepted treatment plan consisted of orthodontic correction of the patient's anterior constriction, followed by placement of eight maxillary veneers and composite augmentation on the mandibular incisors and canines. Keys to achieving a successful outcome included knowledge of smile design, material selection, and preparation techniques. The case demonstrates how functional problems oftentimes must be addressed before esthetic correction can be made.