Tooth Restorative with IPS Empress I
A 50-year-old Thai lady registered to the clinic with her chief complaint, a 2-millimeter gap between upper central incisors. The lady used to have diastema closure with resin composite. However, the restorations failed due to gingivitis and loss of restorations. The patient was informed about the choices of the treatment. Finally. the treatment of choice was labial veneers with IPS Empress 1. The result of the treatment was satisfactory for the patient. She was very pleased with the new natural looked restorations. Also the restoration have served her well without any gingivitis problem.
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