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appearance. Actively involving pa- tients in the planning process at this stage has a highly motivating effect and it positively influences the treatment result. During the try-in, the function of the resto- ration was tested in terms of the static and dynamic occlusion. Phoneticcriteriawerealsochecked in the process. Finally, some aes- thetic details were discussed (Fig. 7). The patient requested light teeth and bold tooth shapes. Implant placement and tooth preparation The prosthetic restorations in the lower jaw were removed and implants were placed in the gaps left by teeth #46 and #36. The wounds took about three months to heal. After the osseointegration of the implants and conditioning of the soft tissue, the teeth were prepared for receiving the pros- thetic restorations. The premolars and molars required only light preparation. The maxillary ante- rior teeth were prepared for 360° veneers and the mandibular ante- rior teeth for ultrathin veneers (Fig. 8). We pursued a minimally in- vasive strategy, which was quite easy to implement owing to the additive approach of the treat- ment plan. An impression of the situation was taken. Based on the mock-up, long-term compos- ite resin temporaries (Telio Lab, Ivoclar Vivadent) were fabricated. During the next three months, the patient was able to accustom herself to the new situation. She was given the opportunity to test the new vertical dimension of oc- clusion and inform us about any aesthetic or functional needs. Permanent prosthetic restorations The patient had no trouble ad- justing to the new situation and eagerly anticipated the placement of the permanent restorations. At this stage, she emphasised her re- quirements again: beautiful and, above all, light teeth. We decided to create the veneers with the press technique using a very light material (IPS e.max Press, HT BL3). The copings for the crowns in the upper and lower jaws were fabri- cated with the press technique (IPS e.max Press, LT BL3) and in- dividually veneered (IPS e.max Ceram, Ivoclar Vivadent). The long-term temporaries served as a template. The restorations were produced according to the estab- lished protocol. The requirements of both function and aesthetics were fulfilled. As requested by the patient, the anterior teeth were given a bold shape. The surface of the ceramic was imparted with a distinctive micro- and macro- texture, producing an interplay of light similar to that of natural teeth (Figs. 9 & 10). 15 Dental Tribune Asia Pacific Edition | 1+2/2017 TRENDS & APPLICATIONS NEW HORIZON IN DENTISTRY NEW HORIZON IN DENTISTRY NEW HORIZON IN DENTISTRY NEW HORIZON IN DENTISTRY NEW HORIZON IN DENTISTRY NEW HORIZON IN DENTISTRY NEW HORIZON IN DENTISTRY NEW HORIZON IN DENTISTRY NEW HORIZON IN DENTISTRY NEW HORIZON IN DENTISTRY NEW HORIZON IN DENTISTRY NEW HORIZON IN DENTISTRY NEW HORIZON IN DENTISTRY NEW HORIZON IN DENTISTRY NEW HORIZON IN DENTISTRY NEW HORIZON IN DENTISTRY NEW HORIZON IN DENTISTRY NEW HORIZON IN DENTISTRY NEW HORIZON IN DENTISTRY NEW HORIZON IN DENTISTRY NEW HORIZON IN DENTISTRY Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre www.hkideas.org 4 – 6 AUGUST 2017 2017 2017Hong Kong International Dental Expo And Symposium HKIDEAS PRELIMINARY FACULTY Professor Patrick Allen (Singapore) – Geriatric Dentistry Dr. Yu-chih Chiang (Taiwan) – Restorative Dentistry Dr. Jeanette Chua (Malaysia) – Periodontics Dr. Peter Pospiech (Germany) – Prosthodontics Professor Iain Pretty (United Kingdom) – Preventive Dentistry Dr. Alan Reid (Australia) – Medical Emergency CALL FOR ABSTRACT Deadline: 15 April 2017 EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION Deadline: 15 May 2017 Organizer AD Fig.13: Harmonious appearance. The tooth shape and shade perfectly matched the face of the young woman.—Figs.14 & 15: The recall examination of the ceramic restorations showed that the soft tissue in the cervical region of the maxillary and mandibular teeth was strong and healthy. 13 14 15 1415