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Title: Interdisciplinary treatment of multiple maxillary anterior diastemas: Case report
  

Author: Hakan Terzioglu, DDS, PhD, Okan Akcam, DDS, PhD, Burak Yilmaz, DDS, PhD, Suleyman Halil, DDS, PhD

  
Abstract:  This article describes an interdisciplinary (orthodontic and prosthodontic) approach for treating a 28-year-old woman who had multiple maxillary anterior diastemas, insufficient lip support, and inadequate anterior guidance. Although the patient also had diastemas among her mandibular anterior teeth, she declined orthodontic or restorative treatment for this arch. Initially, ceramic orthodontic brackets and polytetrafluoroethylene-coated arch wires were used. Orthodontic treatment involved leveling and aligning the maxillary dental arch, correcting the incisor angulations, and providing appropriate spaces for prosthetic restoration. After orthodontic treatment, IPS Empress 2 crowns were delivered to the six maxillary anterior teeth. This interdisciplinary approach produced a successful outcome and improved esthetics. The patient remained satisfied at the three-year follow-up examination.

 

Received: August 5, 2008
Accepted: September 4, 2008