Esthetic smile rehabilitation of anterior teeth by treatment with biomimetic restorative materials: a case report

BACKGROUND: In daily clinical practice, esthetics of anterior teeth is a common presenting complaint of patients. OBJECTIVE: This case report discusses the management of asymmetric smile associated with unsatisfactory extensive composite restorations and describes a clinical protocol using the direct composite resin for smile enhancement to restore the dental harmony of anterior teeth. METHODS: The treatment planning was based on a diagnostic wax-up and cosmetic mock-up. After clinical and patient approvals were obtained, the patient was subjected to direct and indirect restorative treatment. CONCLUSION: Nanocomposites are an effective alternative for anterior teeth restorations. Additionally, good planning enables satisfactory esthetic results, leading to the correction of an inappropriate axial inclination of incisors.