AESTHETIC AND CONSERVATIVE APPROACH TO MULTIPLE DIASTEMA CLOSURE: CASE REPORT

Abstract

Introduction: In modern dentistry, aesthetics have been occupying an increasingly significant role, and the desire for whiter teeth, dissatisfaction with tooth alignment, and dental anatomy concerns have been the most relevant reasons for patients seeking dental care. Objective: This article aims to describe, through a clinical case report, an esthetic and conservative therapeutic approach for closing multiple anterior upper diastemas using composite resin veneers. Case report: A 21-year-old male patient sought treatment, expressing dissatisfaction with the diastemas he had. Using digital planning of the resin veneers, with a mockup and a 3D-printed model, the restorations were carried out while respecting the patient's natural tooth anatomy, shape, opacity, and colors. The results of the adopted procedures were satisfactory, demonstrating the effectiveness of the employed technique in restoring an aesthetic and biologically harmonious smile to the patient. Contemporary dentistry has been offering increasingly more materials capable of providing aesthetics and function to teeth through minimally invasive approaches. This not only ensures long-term treatment reliability but also pleases the patient from the digital presentation of the treatment plan outlined by the dentist, predicting the results, to the final stages of the treatment. Conclusions: Esthetic contouring using composite resin presents a functional and cost-effective option for treating patients with multiple diastemas, especially among young patients due to its preservation of dental structure, repair potential, and being considered a reversible, fast, and low-cost procedure.