Direct Composite Laminates from Canine to Lateral Incisor: Long-Term Follow-Up

Abstract

The aim of this case report is to present the morphological transformation of a maxillary 23 No left canine into a lateral incisor using a direct composite laminate technique in a case with a missing maxillary left 22 no lateral incisor and to evaluate the long-term clinical success of the restoration over a 15-year follow-up period. In this case involving the agenesis of 22 no tooth, 23 no the canine tooth located in the lateral position was recontoured to mimic a lateral incisor using a direct composite resin technique without laboratory procedures. The 15-year clinical follow-up revealed that the restoration remained intact and continued to function with satisfactory aesthetics and structural integrity. Conclusion: Direct composite laminate restorations used for canine-to-lateral transformation exhibit high durability and longevity in addition to natural aesthetics. Considering the advantages regarding labor, time management, and cost-effectiveness, it can be concluded that direct composite laminates represent a valuable treatment option for both dentists and patients.

Keywords

• Composite laminate;
• Direct technique;
• Naturaş aesthetic;
• Longterm follow up;

Doğrudan Teknik Kompozit Lamina ile Kaninden Laterale Dönüşüm ve Uzun Dönem Takip

Abstract

Bu vaka raporunun amacı; sol üst lateral diş (22 numara) eksikliğinde, lateral diş pozisyonunda yer alan kanin dişin (23 numara), direkt teknik kompozit lamina uygulaması ile lateral kesici diş formuna dönüştürülmesini ve bu restorasyonun 15 yıllık uzun dönem klinik başarısını sunmaktır. 22 numaralı diş eksikliği bulunan olguda, 23 numaralı kanin diş, laboratuvar aşaması gerektirmeyen direkt kompozit lamina tekniği ile restore edilerek lateral diş morfolojisine kavuşturulmuştur. Tedaviden 15 yıl sonra yapılan değerlendirmede, restorasyonun halen yapısal bütünlüğünü koruduğu, fonksiyonel ve estetik olarak hizmet etmeye devam ettiği gözlemlenmiştir. Sonuç: Kanin dişin lateral dişe transformasyonunda kullanılan direkt kompozit lamina restorasyonlar; sağladıkları doğal estetik görünümün yanı sıra yüksek dayanıklılık ve uzun ömürlülük sergilemektedir. Emek, zaman ve maliyet etkinliği açısından sunduğu avantajlar göz önüne alındığında, direkt kompozit laminaların hem diş hekimleri hem de hastalar için değerli bir tedavi seçeneği olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır.

Keywords

• Kompozit lamina;
• Direkt teknik;
• Doğal estetik;
• Uzun önem takip;

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