M. Mitariu
Department IV of Dental Medicine and Nursing, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sibiu Lucian Blaga (ULBS), Sibiu, Lucian Blaga 2A, România
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
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. 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
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 discuss the use and the predictable prognosis of feldspathic ceramic veneers for the anterior dental rehabilitation, especially when the preparation is beyond the traditional indication. Feldspathic ceramics are preferred in terms of aesthetics such as translucence and shade that makes it almost similar to dental enamel. But there is the issue of mechanical strength that comes into play whenever they are applied over rather diminished tooth structures. The present clinical case describes the situation where feldspathic veneers were bonded to all the anterior teeth, including centrals, laterals, and canines to which more than 2 mm of unsupported dental hard tissue was prepared. The highly dense veneers with a thickness higher than that recommended for AO manufacturing revealed good levels of durability and stability in seven years of their implementation. The success of this case really lies in the great bonding procedures and the solid knowledge of the material properties. This paper argues against a hypothesis stating that feldspathic veneers are not suitable for extensive tooth reduction, while proving their success even in unfavorable circumstances. Thus, according to the present study, the use of feldspathic ceramics in complex restorative situations proved to be clinically and aesthetically effective and is worthy to be further investigated in challenging clinical conditions.