Bio-additive and enameloplasty technique for restoring anterior esthetics: 54-month clinical follow-up

Teeth with altered size and shape, incisal wear, and inadequate position affect the smile and dentofacial harmony. The aim of this article was to describe a simple and safe protocol for an additive technique with composite resin and cosmetic enameloplasty to improve a patient's smile. A 24-year-old man complained about the appearance of his smile regarding color, shape, and position of the maxillary anterior teeth. Relevant dental history included previous orthodontic treatment with inadequate completion. The clinical examination revealed a disharmony of the smile caused by size and shape alterations of the incisors, a white spot on the right central incisor, incisal wear of the canines, and uneven incisal edges between the maxillary anterior teeth. Treatment with direct composite restoration and enameloplasty was performed in line with the current conservative approach in dentistry. The patient was recalled for 54 months. The use of appropriate techniques in enameloplasty allowed the desired outcome to be observed over the 54 months of follow-up. With this method, it is possible to perform future repair and/or modification, and it may increase the longevity of the restoration. Esthetic and functional results were achieved by careful planning and execution as well as periodic recalls. This conservative approach is a useful alternative to conventional restorations, reducing invasive treatments, chairside time, and costs. Schlagwörter: composite resin, dental restoration failure, dental restoration repair, esthetics, longevity