Maxillary rehabilitation of tetracycline-stained teeth with diastemas by using ceramic veneers and a digital workflow

作者：I. Turkyilmaz, Natalia Reiss · 发表于：Journal of Dental Sciences · 年份：2023 · DOI：10.1016/j.jds.2023.04.021 · 被引用次数：3 · 研究领域：Medicine

tps://doi.org/10.1016/j.jds.2023.04. 91-7902/a 2023 Association for Denta e CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creati Esthetics has recently become a popular and essential part of modern dentistry. In addition to the removal of dental infection and decay, patient also prioritizes a desirable smile. Tetracycline, a broad-spectrum antibiotic, is typically prescribed when treating infections. However, it is contraindicated during pregnancy due to its ability to bind with calcium needed for tooth development during mineralization, resulting in intrinsic staining. Patients with tetracycline-inducing discoloration present with poor esthetics and in turn, low self-esteem. In addition, the improper alignment of the dentition such as diastemas also influence the esthetics of dentition, resulting in insecurities. The purpose of this study was to describe a technique used to restore tetracycline-stained teeth with diastemas in the maxillary arch with porcelain veneers. A 54-year-old man presented to clinic with the chief complaint, “I want to fix my smile. I have staining and a gap between my teeth.” Comprehensive clinical and radiographic examination revealed tetracycline staining of teeth and diastemas between the maxillary anterior teeth (Fig. 1). After various treatment opinions were discussed, the patient decided on the least invasive plan, ceramic veneers extending from the right maxillary second premolar to left maxillary second premolar. By using an intraoral scanner, preliminary scans...