Oral Rehabilitation with Ceramic Veneers and an Implant-Supported Crown in the Esthetic Region: A Case Report

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https://doi.org/10.5335/rfo.v30i1.18026

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Dental Veneers, Dental Implants, Ceramics, Esthetic Dentistry

Abstract

Objective: To report a clinical case of anterior esthetic rehabilitation using ceramic veneers and an implant supported crown in the esthetic zone, highlighting digital planning and careful material selection. Case Report: A 41-year-old female patient presented with esthetic concerns due to buccal displacement and fracture of an implant-supported crown on tooth 23, as well as dissatisfaction with the color and shape of adjacent teeth. After clinical and radiographic evaluation, treatment included gingivoplasty, placement of a new ceramic implant-supported crown, and ceramic veneers on the upper anterior teeth. Digital smile planning and a diagnostic mock-up allowed previewing the final result and improved communication with the laboratory. Tooth preparations were conservative, limited to enamel. Veneers were made of lithium disilicate (MT-BO, GC) with an average thickness of 1 mm, cemented using an adhesive system and light-cured resin cement. The implant-supported crown was made of multilayered zirconia to ensure strength and esthetics. Conclusion: Smile harmony improved significantly, with regular gingival contours and natural integration between teeth and restorations. This case shows that successful esthetic rehabilitation depends on detailed diagnosis, digital planning, proper material selection, and careful clinical execution. Combining ceramic veneers with an implant-supported crown, when well planned, can provide predictable, natural, and long-lasting results, restoring both esthetics and patient self-confidence.

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Author Biographies

  • Laura Carolina Kepler, Universidade de Passo Fundo- UPF

    Mestre em Odontologia (UPF) e Doutoranda do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Odontologia da Universidade de Passo Fundo - RS, Brasil.

  • Mayura Martins , Instituto de Ensino e Pós-Graduação HD

    Cirurgiã-dentista pela Universidade Franciscana (UFN) e Aluna especialização em Dentística do Instituto de Ensino e Pós-Graduação HD, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil

  • Tiago Aurélio Donassollo, Instituto de Ensino e Pós-Graduação HD

    Doutor em Odontologia (UFPel) e Coordenador da Especialização em Dentística do Instituto de Ensino e Pós-Graduação HD, Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil

  • Sandrina Henn Donassollo, Instituto de Ensino e Pós-Graduação HD

    Doutora em Odontologia (UFPel) e Coordenadora da Especialização em Dentística do Instituto de Ensino e Pós-Graduação HD, Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil

  • Alvaro Della Bona, Universidade de Passo Fundo- UPF

    Doutor em Materials Sciences and Engineering pela University of Florida, EUA. Professor titular e coordenador do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Odontologia da Universidade de Passo Fundo - RS, Brasil.

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2026-04-16

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Vol. 30 No. 1 (2025): RFO

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Oral Rehabilitation with Ceramic Veneers and an Implant-Supported Crown in the Esthetic Region: A Case Report. (2026). Revista Da Faculdade De Odontologia - UPF, 30(1). https://doi.org/10.5335/rfo.v30i1.18026