The use of direct composite resin to close maxillary midline diastema complementary to orthodontic treatment

ABSTRACT: The maxillary midline diastema is a common esthetic problem in patients. Assess and diagnose may be challenging due to the many factors that influences the alteration of tooth eruption process and tooth shape. Due to the various advantages and the reversibility of treatments, composite resins are today a suitable aesthetic and functional option, even so, its management and technique require a trained and experienced clinician in order to obtain an optimal outcome. The following report, is a clinical case of a 21-year old female with a main complaint of a maxillary midline diastema produced by the alteration in tooth shape and size of both upper central incisors, which was closed and corrected with direct composite resins.

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Main Authors: Durán,Gerardo, Vivar,Francisca, Tisi,José, Henríquez,Ismael
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedad de Periodoncia de Chile. Sociedad de Implantología Oral de Chile. Sociedad de Prótesis y Rehabilitación Oral de Chile. 2019
Online Access:http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0719-01072019000200106
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