Metal free ceramic finished and characterized by manual polishing

Conclusiones: El acabado manual es un procedimiento ampliamente documentado, de fácil ejecución y bajo costo. Podría disminuir envíos repetidos al laboratorio protésico y así los efectos asociados a la sobrecocción cerámica, sin embargo, requiere conocimiento del tipo de cerámica a pulir y una aplicación sistemática.ABSTRACT: Oral rehabilitation through metal free prosthetics has given functional and aesthetic solutions to various clinical conditions; nevertheless, single-tooth rehabilitation in the anterior region is still considered a major challenge. In these crowns as well as in metallo-ceramic structures, the finishing is obtained by the glazing technique. This technique could show some limitations to replicate the surface characteristics, especially in teeth with a rich micro-anatomy. Case Report: The aim is to present an anterior single-tooth rehabilitation with IPS E.max ® crown, and its finishing by hand polishing technique, achieving clinical adjustments and customized surface anatomy, a smooth surface, excellent brightness and a very satisfactory aesthetic result. Conclusions: Manual finishing technique is well documented, easy to execute and with low cost. Ev entually, it could decrease repeated laboratory shipments and so the associated effects of the over-cooking of ceramic; nevertheless it requires knowledge of the type of ceramic to polish and a systematic clinical protocol implementation.
Source: Revista clinica de periodoncia, implantologia y rehabilitacion oral - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research