Understanding the interaction of resin composite with light for predictable aesthetic results in anterior teeth: A case report

Authors

  • Cassiana Koch Scotti Department of Dentistry, Endodontic and Dental Materials – Bauru School of Dentistry – University of São Paulo – FOB/USP – Bauru – SP – Brazil.
  • Natália Almeida Bastos Department of Dentistry, Endodontic and Dental Materials – Bauru School of Dentistry – University of São Paulo – FOB/USP – Bauru – SP – Brazil.
  • Marília Matar de Amoêdo Campos Velo Department of Dentistry, Endodontic and Dental Materials – Bauru School of Dentistry – University of São Paulo – FOB/USP – Bauru – SP – Brazil.
  • Giovanna Speranza Zabeu Department of Dentistry, Endodontic and Dental Materials – Bauru School of Dentistry – University of São Paulo – FOB/USP – Bauru – SP – Brazil.
  • Lígia Saraiva Bueno Department of Dentistry, Endodontic and Dental Materials – Bauru School of Dentistry – University of São Paulo – FOB/USP – Bauru – SP – Brazil.
  • Juliana Fraga Soares Bombonatti Department of Dentistry, Endodontic and Dental Materials – Bauru School of Dentistry – University of São Paulo – FOB/USP – Bauru – SP – Brazil.
  • Rafael Francisco Lia Mondelli Department of Dentistry, Endodontic and Dental Materials – Bauru School of Dentistry – University of São Paulo – FOB/USP – Bauru – SP – Brazil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14295/bds.2018.v21i2.1547

Abstract

 This case report illustrates a conservative technique for reintervention on anterior composite restorations in a young patient with composite veneers. The treatment incorporated the use of photos and digital planning to establish a harmonious smile design. In order to conserve the dental tissues, existing resin composites restorations in maxillary anterior teeth were carefully removed to minimize enamel reduction, followed by a study of color and shade of teeth considering factors such as hue, chroma, luminosity, opacity, translucency and light effects. Eight direct veneers were built up with resin composite taking the optical properties of the material into account and their influence on the thickness of the layers that create specific light effects when superimposed on each other. To obtain excellent results with a predictable working protocol, nanohybrid composite systems facilitate good aesthetics, avoiding more invasive treatment in an economic manner.

Keywords

Dental aesthetic; Optical proprieties; Resin composite.

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Published

2018-04-19

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Scotti CK, Bastos NA, Velo MM de AC, Zabeu GS, Bueno LS, Bombonatti JFS, et al. Understanding the interaction of resin composite with light for predictable aesthetic results in anterior teeth: A case report. BDS [Internet]. 2018 Apr. 19 [cited 2025 Aug. 21];21(2):257-65. Available from: https://ojs.ict.unesp.br/index.php/cob/article/view/1547

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 2 (2018): Apr. - Jun. / 2018 - Published April 2018

Section

Case Report or Clinical Technique

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