cosmetic dentistry_ beauty & science

I 27 case report _ biomimetic approach I cosmeticdentistry 4_2013 ration of teeth was abandoned. After cleaning the teeth with pumice and introducing Ultrapak #00 retraction cord (Ultradent) into the gingival sulcus, two-layer single-phase impressions were takenusingpolyvinylsiloxaneimpressionmaterial (Bisico). Once the final restorations had been received from the laboratory (Fig. 10), their integrity, match to the abutments and co- lour were checked using a Variolink Try-in paste (Ivoclar Vivadent). The abutment surfaces were isolatedwitharubberdam and cleaned with pumice, then rinsed thoroughly with water and etched with37%phosphoricacid for 45 seconds. They were then rinsed with water for the same period. Subse- quently, Variolink Veneer light-curingadhesivecom- posite was applied. Mean- while, the inner surfaces oftheveneerswereetched with 7 % hydrofluoric acid for 1 minute, rinsed with water and then the veneers were placed in the ultrasonic bath for 2 minutes. Silane (Monobond Plus, Ivoclar Vivadent) was applied to the etched surface of the veneers, which were then dried, and the bonding agent (Heliobond, Ivoclar Vivadent) was applied. Variolink Veneer in shade HV+1 was applied to the veneers’ surface and the veneers were placed on the abutments. Excess material wasinitiallyremovedandprecuredfor10seconds. Therestorationedgesweresmearedwithglycerine Figs. 21a–d_Upper incisors after finishing prosthodontic treatment and the two years follow-up. Figs. 22a & b_Bite after finishing treatment and after two years, stable functional and aesthetic result. Figs. 23a–d_Bite after finishing treatment and after two years, stable functional and aesthetic result. Fig. 22b Fig. 21d Fig. 21b Fig. 23dFig. 23c Fig. 23bFig. 23a Fig. 21a Fig. 21c Fig. 22a