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Computer-Aided Design , Denture Design , Esthetics, Dental , Aged, 80 and over , Denture Design/methods , Female , HumansABSTRACT
As teeth whitening increases in popularity, dental professionals are challenged to select the proper materials and technique to create esthetically whitened smiles for their patients. This study examined nine subjects with baseline shades of A3.5 to A4 on four to six of their maxillary anterior teeth with the VITA Classical (VC) shade guide. All subjects received one session of in-office whitening (Philips Zoom WhiteSpeed), 3 weeks of at-home tray whitening (Zoom NiteWhite), and the option of a second WhiteSpeed treatment. Subjects achieved, on average, documented change of 11.1 shades. Only two subjects reported any sensitivity, thereby demonstrating the effectiveness of a combined whitening system, including both chairside and take-home whitening, and a sensitivity prevention protocol.
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Tooth Bleaching/methods , Tooth Discoloration/drug therapy , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Dentin Sensitivity/prevention & control , Esthetics, Dental , Female , Gels , Humans , Hydrogen Peroxide/therapeutic use , Male , Middle Aged , Self Care , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
Having steadily evolved and improved over the past several decades, composite resins are providing clinicians with an increased array of options for successfully restoring teeth in a minimally invasive manner. Numerous advances compared to early composite resin systems, such as increased shade availability, reduced polymerization shrinkage, and the development of nanoparticles, have enabled composite resins to offer long-term esthetic solutions for patients. This article summarizes the changes that have occurred, discusses popular applications for the use of composite materials, and presents brief case studies demonstrating their capabilities.
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Composite Resins/chemistry , Dental Materials/chemistry , Color , Crowns , Dental Prosthesis Design , Dental Restoration, Permanent/classification , Esthetics, Dental , Humans , Nanoparticles/chemistry , Polymerization , Post and Core Technique , Surface Properties , ViscosityABSTRACT
Porcelain laminate veneers (PLVs) provide the dentist and the patient with an opportunity to enhance the patient's smile in a minimally to virtually noninvasive manner. Today's PLV demonstrates excellent clinical performance and as materials and techniques have evolved, the PLV has become one of the most predictable, most esthetic, and least invasive modalities of treatment. This article explores the latest porcelain materials and their use in minimum thickness restoration.
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Dental Porcelain/chemistry , Dental Veneers , Cementation , Contraindications , Dental Polishing , Dental Prosthesis Design , Dental Restoration Failure , Dental Veneers/classification , Esthetics, Dental , Humans , Patient Care Planning , Surface Properties , Tooth/pathology , Tooth Discoloration/therapy , Tooth Preparation/methodsSubject(s)
Dental Impression Technique , Astringents/therapeutic use , Dental Impression Technique/instrumentation , Gingiva/anatomy & histology , Gingiva/drug effects , Gingival Crevicular Fluid/drug effects , Gingival Hemorrhage/prevention & control , Gingivectomy , Hemostatics/therapeutic use , Humans , Tooth Preparation/methodsSubject(s)
Esthetics, Dental , Post and Core Technique , Bicuspid/pathology , Composite Resins/chemistry , Crowns , Dental Materials/chemistry , Dental Porcelain/chemistry , Dental Prosthesis Design , Female , Humans , Post and Core Technique/instrumentation , Resin Cements/chemistry , Self-Curing of Dental Resins , Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic , Tooth, Nonvital/therapy , Young AdultSubject(s)
Denture, Partial, Fixed , Tooth Loss/rehabilitation , Tooth, Artificial , Adult , Bicuspid , Composite Resins , Denture Design , Female , Gold Alloys , Humans , Maxilla , Metal Ceramic AlloysABSTRACT
Use of a hard-/soft-tissue laser is a wonderful adjunctive tool for esthetic and restorative dentistry. The cases described here demonstrate some of the many ways in which this laser technology allows clinicians to make significant soft- and hard-tissue changes. These changes not only improve the final esthetic outcome of the case but also provide the biologic functional parameters required for successful dentistry.
