Esthetic rehabilitation of anterior missing teeth with ridge defect using zirconia fixed prosthesis–A case report

Dr.Sanath Kumar Shetty; Dr.Afsar Mulla; Dr.Mohammed Zahid; Dr.Fahad Mohammad

Volume : VIII, Issue : V, May - 2019

Esthetic rehabilitation of anterior missing teeth with ridge defect using zirconia fixed prosthesis–A case report

Dr. Sanath Kumar Shetty, Dr. Afsar Mulla, Dr. Mohammed Zahid, Dr. Fahad Mohammad

Abstract :

The dentist should not only think of preventing oral diseases but should also fulfil the demands of the patient,and esthetics is the most important amongst other demands. Despite many recent advances in aesthetic dentistry, certain cases still remain difficult to restore. Replacing missing anterior teeth presents a serious challenge to the clinicians especially with a large ridge defect. Such cases require not only replacement of the missing teeth but also the restoration of the bone defect, aesthetics and phonetics. Need for esthetic restorations have resulted in use of dental ceramics for restoring anterior and posterior teeth. Earlier, use of all–ceramic restorations was limited only to the anterior teeth but now, it can be used for posterior teeth as well due to increased strength. The traditional ceramics have certain drawbacks in their physical and mechanical properties. To overcome such shortcomings, newer ceramic materials and techniques are emerging. Zirconia is one of these modification. Based on patient�s esthetic demand, the choice of material to be used has vividly moved to �metal–free� wherever promising. Zirconia is precisely an oxidized metal, considered metal–free, giving better esthetic results, thus fulfilling the need of the patient and the dentist. The aim of this case report is to describe an innovative approach of managing a patient with missing anterior teeth and ridge defect using zirconia fixed prosthesis.