Application of Minimally Invasive Prosthodontics With an Esthetic 16-Unit Rehabilitation of the Dental Arches for a Patient With Anterior Dental Crowding and a Relatively Deep Bite: A Case Report

Cureus. 2024 Oct 17;16(10):e71692. doi: 10.7759/cureus.71692. eCollection 2024 Oct.

Abstract

Minimally invasive dentistry indicates an operative intervention to correct or manipulate a dental anomaly or lesion while focusing on preserving the original tissues as much as possible. Losing teeth or teeth loss is one of the most common problems patients have always suffered from due to different reasons, such as caries, trauma, or periodontal problems. In cases of multiple teeth loss, oral rehabilitation is usually indicated. Aesthetic reconstruction of a patient's mouth with crowded teeth and a deep bite is challenging for prosthodontists. This case report shows an applicable conservative approach of minimally invasive dentistry in this situation while maintaining vertical dimension and centric occlusion.

Keywords: ceramic veneers; crowding of lower anterior teeth; crown preparation; crowns and bridges; deep bite; minimally invasive dentistry; minimally invasive prosthodontics; oral rehabilitation; stained teeth.

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