A case report of long-term clinical outcomes in esthetic rehabilitation of discolored maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth with porcelain laminate veneers

Abstract

Patient:The patient was a 37-year-old woman. She visited our clinic to seek treatment to improve the esthetic appearance of her teeth, specifically the discoloration of the upper and lower front teeth because she had been unhappy since her permanent tooth eruption. An examination prior to the procedure revealed inadequate anterior guidance. Occlusal adjustment and tooth extraction were performed, and porcelain laminate veneers were placed as the final prosthetic device. Discussion: The patient has not developed any inflammation of the periodontal tissue or tooth discoloration for the 10 years after placing the prosthetic device. The procedure led to high patient satisfaction with no abnormal findings on dental X-ray to date. Conclusion:Esthetics and mastication improved significantly by restoring the anterior guidance and using porcelain laminate veneers for the upper and lower front teeth. Our findings suggest that porcelain laminate veneers may facilitate positive long-term outcomes.