A case report of esthetic and masticatory rehabilitation with ceramic restorations

Abstract

Patient: The patient was a 27-year-old female with the main complaints of masticatory disturbance and an esthetic problem caused by missing maxillary right and left first premolars. Using diagnostic waxing as a reference, interim prostheses were prepared. After the occlusion was stabilized, the patient was treated with zirconia-based fixed dental prostheses veneered with feldspathic porcelain and partial coverage restorations with lithium disilicate ceramics.

Discussion: Long-term success of the ceramic restorations was achieved with an appropriate adhesive bonding technique and design of definitive prostheses, and the establishment of a suitable mandibular position by using interim prostheses.

Conclusion: The clinical result demonstrated that the use of ceramic restorations achieved long-term excellent esthetics and stable function.