Esthetic restoration of dental fluorosis with ceramic veneers: A case report.

Abstract:

Intrinsic tooth discoloration due to dental fluorosis is a challenging situation which demands prompt and durable treatment plan along with restoration of anterior esthetics. Porcelain dental veneers, previously called as ‘The Hollywood Smile’ was first developed by Californian dental surgeon, Pincus in 1928. It gained profound popularity in the aesthetic field of dentistry since then. The longevity of dental veneers depends on the case selection, material used and habits of the patient. A 21-year-old male patient reported with chief complaint of stained teeth and was diagnosed with severe grade dental fluorosis. Due to the effect of fluoride, teeth were not fully formed in desired shape. The focus was mainly conserving the remaining unaffected enamel and utilizing the mineralised surface of the enamel with a restoration which would provide a micromechanical bond with both the tooth surface and the restoration. Porcelain laminate veneers ranging in thickness between 0.5-1 mm provided the best treatment option along with provision of translucency, opalescence and reflectance quality close to that of natural teeth. The outcome of the treatment had achieved the desired qualities instilling selfconfidence and imparting a better quality of life to the patient.