Interdisciplinary Delphi study by PROSEC North America: Recommendations on single indirect restorations made from ceramic and nonmetallic biomaterials for posterior teeth.

Objective: This article puts forward consensus recommendations from PROSEC North America regarding single indirect restorations made from ceramic and nonmetallic biomaterials in posterior teeth.

Overview: The consensus process involved a multidisciplinary panel and three consensus workshops. A systematic literature review was conducted across five databases to gather evidence.

Dentist-Ceramist Communication: Protocols for an Effective Esthetic Team.

No matter how skilled and well trained esthetic dentists or technicians may be, they cannot deliver results without a proper partnership. Close ceramist-clinician communication is a critical component of successful esthetic dentistry. In order to design an esthetic vision, convey this vision to the patient, and then execute the vision successfully, there must be effective communication between the ceramist, the clinician, and (most importantly) the patient.

Effective Utilization of Pink and White Esthetics in Smile Design: Case Report.

Dental implants are often a preferred option when replacing missing teeth. In the esthetic zone, however, a proper soft-tissue framework is essential to accommodate the final restorations. A wax-up and subsequent esthetic provisional prototype are key components for planning prior to implant placement and performing any grafting procedures that may be needed.

High-risk esthetically driven restoration: begin with the end in mind.

A high-risk esthetically driven restorative case requires the dental team, along with the patient, to have a clear vision of the final outcome. In this case of a 33-year-old woman who wanted to improve her smile, esthetic problems stemmed from a retained deciduous maxillary left canine along with an impacted tooth No. 11.