Esthetic anterior all-ceramic restoration using ovate pontic

Abstract

In this report, the anterior restoration was fabricated through zirconia. Thought conventional PFM restoration have proven to be excellent, the clinical result may be unesthetic mainly due to cervical discoloration. Metal-free restorations allow to preserve soft tissue color more similar to the natural one than porcelain fused to metal restorations. These materials have precise indications for fixed partial dentures. Reinforced ceramics can only be used to replace anterior teeth with maximum three units FPDs. On the other hand 5 units-FPDs are reported to be as maximal possible in zirconia FPDs. Mechanical properties of zirconium oxide FPDs have proved superior to those of other metal-free restoration. During short term follow up the patient presents esthetic result and is functionally satisfied.