Preorthodontic functional long-term trial restoration of a worn dentition for optimizing outcomes: A clinical report

Rami Albahri; Chen-Hsing Lin; Jason D Lee; Hani Tohme; Ghida Lawand

doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.04.030

Preorthodontic functional long-term trial restoration of a worn dentition for optimizing outcomes: A clinical report

J Prosthet Dent. 2023 Jun 1:S0022-3913(23)00287-1. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.04.030. Online ahead of print.

Authors

Rami Albahri¹, Chen-Hsing Lin², Jason D Lee³, Hani Tohme⁴, Ghida Lawand⁵

Affiliations

¹ Private practice, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Electronic address: ramialbahri89@gmail.com.
² Private practice, Boston, Mass.
³ Instructor, Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterial Sciences, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Harvard University, Boston, Mass.
⁴ Head of Removable Prosthodontics Department, Department of Removable Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
⁵ Clinical Instructor, Department of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon.

PMID: 37270304
DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.04.030

Abstract

Orthodontic tooth movement is often required before restorative treatment to maximize the esthetic and functional outcomes. Diagnostic waxing is a crucial step before active treatment to validate the optimal tooth position for future restorations. In this clinical report, a bonded prototype of the diagnostic waxing was used to guide and facilitate orthodontic treatment with the definitive restorations mind. The orthodontic treatment created the required space between the teeth for the ceramic restorations, improved dental and facial features, and restored appropriate incisal guidance.