D. C. Bratu
Department of Orthodontics and Dento-Facial Orthopedics, Orthodontic Research Center, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
S. Dinu
Department of Pedodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Pharmacy, 9 No., Revolutiei 1989 Bv., 300041 Timisoara, Romania
A. Jantea
PHD Student, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Vasile Goldis Western University of Arad, 94 Revolutiei Blvd., 310025 Arad, Romania
L. Porojan
Center for Advanced Technologies in Dental Prosthodontics, Department of Dental Prostheses Technology (Dental Technology), Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
L. Mitariu
Department IV of Dental Medicine and Nursing, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sibiu Lucian Blaga (ULBS), Sibiu, Lucian Blaga 2A, Romania
M. Mitariu
Department IV of Dental Medicine and Nursing, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sibiu Lucian Blaga (ULBS), Sibiu, Lucian Blaga 2A, România
D. Lolos
PHD Student, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; Department of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, Vasile Goldis Western University of Arad, 94 Revolutiei Blvd., 310025 Arad, Romania
D. Popa
PHD Student, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
C. A. Dehelean
Faculty of Pharmacy Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
D. R. Chioibaș
Department of Surgery, Emergency Discipline, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
B. A. Lolos
Faculty of Medicine, Vasile Goldis Western University of Arad, 94 Revolutiei Blvd., 310025 Arad, Romania
R. Oancea
Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300040 Timisoara, Romania
S. G. Mihali
Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Vasile Goldis Western University of Arad, 94 Revolutiei Blvd., 310025 Arad, Romania
Abstract
The purpose of this case report is to describe the use of partial feldspathic ceramic veneers to restore a fractured lithium disilicate ceramic restoration. Feldspathic ceramics have almost the aesthetic property of enamel, and they have good light transmission property, but its mechanical properties particularly when used over reduced dentin has been the subject of controversy. This case report presents the restoration of a distal fracture on the incisal margin of a layered lithium disilicate restoration, where only the feldspathic ceramic layer was damaged, and was repaired using a partial feldspathic veneer. Although the veneer was successfully adapted to incisal plane, there is a remarkable discrepancy in terms of esthetic finish in that there is a clear line of separation between the newly placed veneer and the existing restoration. The failure of lithium disilicate restoration under three months of service shows that the choice of materials and an evaluation before repair is critical. This case shows direction of feldspathic ceramics to the multifaceted restorative tasks, focusing on the necessity of the complex bonding and material science approaches for improved both performance and esthetic characteristics. The study indicates that feldspathic veneers may be useful to rehabilitate feldspathic ceramic restorations however; it is not easy always to completely achieve an aesthetic success.