Zirconia Bridge Honors Patient's Unique Natural Smile

By Dimitri Tsichlis

Posted Nov 17, 2023 in Labs & Profiles

This case stood out because it bucked the trend of the “Hollywood Smile” and gave me the opportunity to create something refreshingly distinct. The patient wanted to maintain the unique charm of his crowded lower anterior teeth while achieving a natural, harmonious appearance. Addressing this anomaly required a meticulous approach and we decided to fabricate a four-unit porcelain-layered zirconia bridge.


Dr. Daniel Radu of Boca Raton, FL, took a digital impression using the 3Shape TRIOS system, then I designed the bridge using exocad software. The bridge design needed to provide the necessary stability and function while seamlessly incorporating the existing crowded arrangement. Customization played a pivotal role as each tooth’s shape, size and position had to be precisely recreated.


For the framework, I selected Amann Girrbach’s Zolid Gen-X zirconia for optimal strength and esthetics and milled it using the Amann Girrbach Motion 2. During the green-state...

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About The Author

  • Dimitri Tsichlis

    Owner at Styledent LLC · Winter Park, FL

    Dimitri Tsichlis is an experienced master dental technician and co-owner of Styledent Dental Lab and SGT Guides, serving dental professionals in the United States and Canada.

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