Abstract
All ceramic restorative materials used as single crown restorations for endodontically treated teeth have gained popularity due to its high esthetic effect. However, proper contours of such crowns are important, otherwise its impact on the periodontium renders it unaesthetic. A female patient aged 26 years reported to the department of prosthodontics with chief complaint of poor aesthetics in relation to her two single crowns on maxillary central incisors. Clinical examination revealed gingival recession with an exposure of cervical margins, thus rendering the crowns as highly unaesthetic. Faulty crowns were removed and tooth preparation was modified following which two new all ceramic crowns were cemented. The patient's esthetic appearance improved which directly affected her self confidence in displaying the teeth during a smile.
Keywords: metal- ceramic, zirconia, alumina, resin cement, tooth preparation.
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Corresponding Author
Jacob J Hendrick
Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, KMCT Dental College (India)
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i11.134
