A Composite Laminate Veneer Technique for Diastema Closure: A Report of Ten Cases

Emrullah Bahşi (1) , Michele Callea (2) , Bayram İnce (3) , Marco Montanari (4) , Mehmet Dallı (5) , Filippo Batteli (6) , Mehmet Akdoğan (7) , Clarich Gabriella (8) , İsmet Rezani Toptancı (9) , Piana Gabriela (10) , İzzet Yavuz (11)
(1) Dicle University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Diyarbakır, Turkey , Türkiye
(2) Maternal and Child Health Institute, Unit Maxillo Facial Surgery and Pediatric Dentisry, Trieste, Italy. , Italy
(3) Dicle University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Diyarbakır, Turkey , Türkiye
(4) University of Bologna, Unit of Dentistry for Disables Department of Oral Science, Bologna, Italy , Italy
(5) Dicle University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Diyarbakır, Turkey , Türkiye
(6) University of Bologna, Unit of Dentistry for Disables Department of Oral Science, Bologna, Italy , Italy
(7) Dicle University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Diyarbakır, Turkey , Türkiye
(8) Maternal and Child Health Institute, Unit Maxillo Facial Surgery and Pediatric Dentisry, Trieste, Italy , Italy
(9) Dicle University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Diyarbakır, Turkey. , Türkiye
(10) University of Bologna, Unit of Dentistry for Disables Department of Oral Science, Bologna, Italy. , Türkiye
(11) Dicle University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Diyarbakır, Turkey , Türkiye

Abstract

Aim: Diastemas can be treated using periodontal, surgical, orthodontic, or prosthetic procedures. Composite laminate veneers can be applied to reduce or eliminate diastemas and represent a good aesthetic non-invasive alternative for these patients. This study presents the treatment results of 10 patients with diastemas between the anterior teeth of the maxilla and mandible with composite veneers.


Methodology: Ten patients with diastemas between the anterior maxillary and mandibular teeth complaining of esthetic problems were treated at the Department of Operative Dentistry, University of Dicle. The periodontal health of the patients was acceptable and no caries were detected. Patients were informed of the treatment choices and composite resin veneers were selected as the better approach for each case. The presence of a diastema causes esthetic problems, especially in adolescents. Prosthetic and conservative methods are usually used to treat diastemas because these approaches are minimally invasive. The direct laminate technique has the advantages of low cost, treatment reversibility, and easy repair of the restoration intraorally. The direct composite laminate technique has become more effective because of improvements in adhesive dentistry.


Conclusion: This study describes a direct composite laminate technique for the restoration of the anterior teeth of 10 patients with diastemas. These restorations were conservative and provide an inexpensive, one-visit aesthetic treatment for anterior teeth. 


How to cite this article: Bahşi E, Callea M, İnce B, Montanari M, Dallı M, Batteli F, Akdoğan M, Gabriella C, Toptancı İR, Gabriela P, Yavuz İ. A Composite Laminate Veneer Technique for Diastema Closure: A Report of Ten Cases. Int Dent Res 2012;2:67-74.


Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.

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Emrullah Bahşi
hakem3@dental-research.com (Primary Contact)
Michele Callea
Bayram İnce
Marco Montanari
Mehmet Dallı
Filippo Batteli
Mehmet Akdoğan
Clarich Gabriella
İsmet Rezani Toptancı
Piana Gabriela
İzzet Yavuz
Bahşi, E., Callea, M., İnce, B., Montanari, M., Dallı, M., Batteli, F., Akdoğan, M., Gabriella, C., Toptancı, İsmet R., Gabriela, P., & Yavuz, I. (2012). A Composite Laminate Veneer Technique for Diastema Closure: A Report of Ten Cases. International Dental Research, 2(3), 67-74. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2012.vol2.no3.2
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Bahşi, E., Callea, M., İnce, B., Montanari, M., Dallı, M., Batteli, F., Akdoğan, M., Gabriella, C., Toptancı, İsmet R., Gabriela, P., & Yavuz, I. (2012). A Composite Laminate Veneer Technique for Diastema Closure: A Report of Ten Cases. International Dental Research, 2(3), 67-74. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2012.vol2.no3.2

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