Fig. 1
Pre-operative situation: Multiple diastemas are present. The patient’s wish was to have them closed.
Fig. 2a
The wax-up on the model with the gingival mask in place gives an idea of how the situation can be improved.
Fig. 2b
The wax-up on the model with the gingival mask in place gives an idea of how the situation can be improved.
Fig. 3
A digital picture of the wax-up was superimposed onto the picture of the pre-operative situation. In this way, a digital mock-up was created.
Fig. 4
Full-contour veneers were pressed using highly translucent IPS e.max Press lithium disilicate material (layer thickness 200 to 300 μm).
Fig. 5
In the mandible, the diastemas were closed with lithium disilicate edge-ups.
Fig. 6
Try-in of the veneers to determine the shade of the luting composite.
Fig. 7
Adhesive luting of the veneers using solvent-free Heliobond enamel adhesive ...
Fig. 8
… in combination with Variolink Veneer, a purely light-curing luting composite.
Fig. 9
The function of the veneers was checked immediately after seating. The gingiva was still slightly traumatized at this point.
Fig. 10
View one week after the placement of the veneers. The mandibular teeth were subjected to a one-time bleaching process.
Fig. 11
View one week after the placement of the veneers. The mandibular teeth were subjected to a one-time bleaching process.
Fig. 12
After four weeks, the gingiva had healed completely.
Fig. 13
Final result after two months.