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A young patient with dentinogenesis imperfecta and a dentition severely compromised by discolorations, abrasion, and breakage of enamel on several teeth was prosthodontically treated with CAD/CAM-manufactured all-ceramic restorations. To reduce treatment risk, preparations were limited paragingivally. Maxillary anterior teeth and premolars were restored with adhesively luted ceramic crowns. All other teeth were treated with zirconia-based restorations luted with a self-etching resin-based material. Considering the deficient pretreatment situation, the use of tooth-colored restoration and luting materials yielded a satisfying functional and good esthetic result. The patient is highly satisfied, even though 3 minor chippings occurred shortly after the completion of treatment. (Quintessence Int 2009;40:19–27) Key words: CAD/CAM, Cerec 3D inLab, dental anomalies, dentinogenesis imperfecta, esthetics, Vita In-Ceram YZ, Vita Mark II, zirconiauni-tuebingen.de
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