Frontal fixed prosthetic restoration in edentulous space modification

This study case presents a 53 years old patient with severe aesthetic dysfunctions due to an ectopic maxillary canine associated with a frontal edentulous space. Orthodontic treatment proposition was refused by the patient. After canine extraction, metalo-ceramic fixed partial prosthesis successfull...

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Published in:	Clujul medical Vol. 86; no. 4; pp. 385 - 387
Main Authors:	PICOS, ANDREI, PICOS, ALINA M., STRATICA, DORIANA M., BARBUR, ADINA, DINU, CRISTIAN
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy 01-01-2013
Subjects:	Case Reports
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Summary:	This study case presents a 53 years old patient with severe aesthetic dysfunctions due to an ectopic maxillary canine associated with a frontal edentulous space. Orthodontic treatment proposition was refused by the patient. After canine extraction, metalo-ceramic fixed partial prosthesis successfully restored the aesthetic damage in the conditions of a non-gingival smile. Adapted abutment teeth preparations were made in order to provide necessary space for aesthetic alignment of artificial teeth in the pontic.
ISSN:	1222-2119 2066-8872