Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 89, Issue 1 , Pages 1-5, January 2003

An interdisciplinary approach for improved esthetic results in the anterior maxilla☆☆☆★★★♢

Presented at The Carl O. Boucher Prosthodontic Conference in Columbus, Ohio, in April 1999.

College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Abstract 

This clinical report describes an interdisciplinary (orthodontic, periodontic, and prosthodontic) approach for the coordinated treatment of a patient diagnosed with peg-shaped maxillary lateral incisors, diastemata, short clinical crowns, excessive gingival display, and orthodontic malocclusion. The patient's specific esthetic expectations for the anterior maxilla were successfully met through phased treatment, including orthodontic tooth movement, provisional restorations, periodontal surgery for lengthening of the clinical crown, porcelain laminate veneers, and direct composite restorations. Such coordinated interdisciplinary evaluation and treatment are necessary for improved esthetic results in maxillary anterior areas esthetically compromised in several aspects. (J Prosthet Dent 2003;89:1-5.)

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☆ Reprint requests to: Dr Lewis Claman, The Ohio State University, College of Dentistry, Section of Periodontology, 305 W. 12th Ave - 193, PO Box 182357, Columbus, OH 43218-2357, Fax: 614-292-4612, E-mail: claman.1@osu.edu

☆☆ aAssociate Professor, Section of Periodontology.

★ bFormer Implant Fellow, Section of Restorative Dentistry, Prosthodontics and Endodontics. Private Practice, San Jose, Costa Rica.

★★ cClinical Assistant Professor, Section of Orthodontics.

♢ 0022-3913/2003/$30.00 + 0

PII: S0022-3913(02)52714-1

doi:10.1067/mpr.2003.5

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 89, Issue 1 , Pages 1-5, January 2003

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