BACKGROUND: Many clinical cases present with bilateral edentulous area and in a majority of those cases implant restoration may not be feasible. Consequently, the use of a conventional metallic partial denture is still in demand. With the rise of attention to physical appearance in our daily life, esthetics became an integral part of dental practice. Therefore, patients request esthetic restorations anteriorly conditioned with not compromising on function. Amongst the most popular esthetic and functional restorations is zirconia. Zirconia has proven to be able to withstand functional and occlusal stresses without compromising the cosmetic effect required from a tooth-colored restoration. Which is what makes it ideal for use as surveyed crowns to support partial dentures. OBJECTIVES: This case report aimed at highlighting a technique to restore a partially edentulous patient using a metallic partial denture supported by CAD-CAM surveyed zirconia crowns.
BACKGROUND:With the rise of attention to physical appearance in our daily life, esthetics and cosmetics became an integral part of dental practice. Esthetic and cosmetic dentistry are two separate concepts each following specific guidelines. Although there is much confusion and ambiguity between them, there is a fine line differentiating both. Esthetics is often concerned with applying form and function while achieving a natural appearance. Cosmetics on the other hand is usually only about appearances and beauty without much consideration to neither form nor function. There is also an ethical and legal aspect to both concepts. The practitioner must be aware of the background and consequences of each concept before selecting the most appropriate dental procedure. Knowledge of this difference will help the dentist guide the patient during decision making. OBJECTIVES: This review aimed at highlighting the correlation between esthetic dentistry and cosmetic dentistry.
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