Prosthetic rehabilitation of the midfacial defects has always perplexed prosthodontists. These defects lead to functional and esthetic deficiencies. The purpose of this clinical case report was the presentation of the prosthetic rehabilitation of an extraoral-intraoral defect using two-piece prosthesis magnetically connected. This prosthesis has dramatically improved the patient's speech, masti...

Anomalous and supernumerary teeth, when present in the oral cavity may affect the facial harmony and esthetics. Managing patients with anomalous and supernumerary teeth poses a challenge for dentists especially, when smile esthetics is affected. We report management of a case of mesiodens associated with dens invaginatus, a rare presentation wherein the patient required immediate esthetic resto...

Periodontal disease may lead to tooth and tissue loss that can result in esthetic problems. Combined periodontal/prosthodontic treatment for patients with advanced disease is well documented. This case report illustrates a method of treatment for an advanced tissue loss in an esthetic area using a removable heat-polymerized polymethylmethacrylate resin gingival prosthesis/ mask.

This article provides information regarding the many ways that removable partial dentures (RPDs) may be used to solve restorative problems in the esthetic zone without displaying metal components or conspicuous acrylic resin flanges. The esthetic zone is defined and described, as are methods for recording it. Six dental categories are presented that assist the dentist in choosing a variety of R...

This paper describes an appliance to replace prematurely lost maxillary anterior teeth. A review of the literature is given. The prosthesis is different from previous appliances in its use of intraorally placed composite-filled celluloid crown forms. This allows for superior control of both esthetics and functional occlusal relationships. A case presentation is given describing laboratory and o...

The positive psychological effects of improving patients' smile often contribute to an improved self-image and enhanced self-esteem. Periodontal disease may lead to tooth and tissue loss that can result in esthetic problems. Combined periodontal/prosthodontic treatment for patients with advanced disease is well documented. This case report illustrates a method of treatment for an advanced tissu...