Abstract
Patient: The patient was a 30-year-old woman, who presented with a chief complaint of cosmetic disturbance by diastema and discolored upper front teeth. The patient was diagnosed as having grinding-type sleep bruxism (SB) after clinical examinations. She was treated with porcelain laminate veneers (PLV) for the upper front teeth and also provided with a full-coverage maxillary occlusal splint for SB, which resulted in a favorable prognosis.
Discussion: PLVs are generally contraindicated for patients with SB. Application of an occlusal splint can allow a favorable prognosis even after PLV restoration.
Conclusion: Accurate diagnosis and appropriate management of SB are essential in order to secure a favorable prognosis for prosthodontic treatment, especially in the case of all-ceramic restorations such as PLVs.
