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Porcelain is an outstanding material for tooth restoration with splendid cosmetic results. With the introduction of porcelain it is possible to restore teeth with minimal loss of healthy tissue. This results in strong and beautiful restorations.
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Condicionamento Ácido do Dente , Porcelana Dentária , Estética Dentária , Restauração Dentária Permanente , HumanosRESUMO
Tooth wear is considered to be the third major threat to dental health in the industrialized parts of the world next to caries and periodontal disease. Bruxism can be a cause for excessive tooth wear. Thanks to the successes in the prevention and early treatment of the infectious dental diseases, dentitions last longer as result of which tooth wear is becoming more and more of a problem in the preservation of a physiologic dentition throughout live. Furthermore there seems to be an increasing tendency for the occurrence of severe tooth wear at very early ages. Early recognition of possible contributing factors for tooth wear by the dental team is of utmost importance to enhance success in treating the problem. Prevention of ongoing damage to the remaining tooth structure must be the starting point of every treatment plan. Repair of tooth wear is in many cases a challenge from a restorative/prosthetic perspective: esthetic and phonetic aspects play an important role along with the restorative and prosthetic choices as well as functional considerations the clinician has to deal with.
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Bruxismo/complicações , Prostodontia/métodos , Estética Dentária , Humanos , Preparo Prostodôntico do Dente/métodosRESUMO
The purpose of cosmetic dentistry is to create a more attractive and pleasing smile by improving the esthetics of front teeth. By means of adhesive techniques these beautifications can be done without damaging or jeopardizing the existing dentition. In this article the authors collect arguments and make a plea for simple, non-invasive treatment planning. Composite resins offer in many cases a very good alternative for the more expensive porcelain veneers. An important 'condition' for the successful use of composite resin in cosmetic dentistry, is a dentist with sufficient knowledge, not only of the properties of composite materials, but also of creating predictable esthetic and artistic results. A thorough communication with the patient about his wishes is of course very important. By choosing a less radical treatment, the possibilities for future dental treatment are more extensive.