Press-i-Dent Pressable Ceramic and Radiance Porcelain From Aurident, Inc.

By LMT Communications, Inc.

Posted Apr 28, 2011 in Technical


RESTORATIVE CHALLENGE: The patient was unhappy with the staining and uneven bite of teeth #5-#13 (see Figure 1). He wanted brighter teeth and cosmetic restorations that would improve his smile and overall look.



Restorative team: Frank Kogel, master ceramist and owner, Kogel Dental Laboratories in Redlands, California and Dr. H. Klein, Colorado Springs, Colorado, formerly of Laguna Beach, California


Treatment plan: The dentist suggested laser bleaching the patient's teeth to lighten the underlying color resulting from enamel hyplasia and placing ceramic veneers made from Aurident's Press-i-Dent Ceramic and Radiance Porcelain to improve his teeth and smile. The dentist contacted Kogel Dental Laboratory to fabricate the necessary veneers and to assist the patient in understanding and visualizing the final look.


Case study: The patient's teeth were bleached and impressions were taken. Frank...

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