Abstract |
The rehabilitation of a patient with advanced tooth wear by means of Procera ZrO2 ceramic crowns is described. A healthy, 60 year old patient complained about front teeth esthetics and impaired function due to reduced tooth height. He was aware of bruxism and wished full mouth rehabilitation. The clinical examination showed that tooth wear was generalized, but most teeth could be maintained in both jaws. A staged procedure was planned, starting with a splint therapy and a provisional fixed prosthesis to reestablish correct vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) and stable occlusal contacts. The new ZrO2 material with the Procera technique was chosen to restore all teeth in both jaws, except the mandible front teeth. In the second treatment phase, crown lengthening of the maxillary front teeth was performed and one implant placed to replace a maxillary premolar. After final tooth preparation, impression taking and bite registration the ZrO2 crown-copings were scanned, processed and completed by veneering. A flat occlusal scheme with stable front teeth guidance was established. The advantage of the presented treatment is the esthetic result in combination with a material of high mechanical and biological quality.
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Authors | Gerda Kessler-Liechti, Regina Mericske-Stern |
Journal | Schweizer Monatsschrift fur Zahnmedizin = Revue mensuelle suisse d'odonto-stomatologie = Rivista mensile svizzera di odontologia e stomatologia
(Schweiz Monatsschr Zahnmed)
Vol. 116
Issue 2
Pg. 156-67
( 2006)
ISSN: 0256-2855 [Print] Switzerland |
Vernacular Title | Rehabilitation eines Abrasions-gebisses mit Procera-ZrO2-Vollkeramikkronen. Ein Fallbericht. |
PMID | 16524218
(Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Dental Porcelain
- Zirconium
- zirconium oxide
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Topics |
- Bruxism
(complications)
- Crown Lengthening
- Crowns
- Dental Occlusion, Traumatic
(etiology, rehabilitation)
- Dental Porcelain
- Denture, Partial, Temporary
- Humans
- Incisor
(pathology)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Occlusal Splints
- Tooth Abrasion
(complications, etiology, rehabilitation)
- Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic
- Vertical Dimension
- Zirconium
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