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Smile view at initial evaluation.
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However, the smile analysis showed an asymmetry smile line (Figure 1).
Pretreatment frontal view.
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The molar and canine relationship was classified as class I according to angle classification of malocclusion, and the surrounding soft tissues were healthy (Figure 2).
The wax-up model.
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The maxillary cast was used to make a wax-up model (Figure 3); then, it was used to make a silicone index, which was used to ensure appropriate depth of the preparation and make the provisional FDP (Putty and Light Body, tg, Germany; Figure 4).
The silicone index.
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The maxillary cast was used to make a wax-up model (Figure 3); then, it was used to make a silicone index, which was used to ensure appropriate depth of the preparation and make the provisional FDP (Putty and Light Body, tg, Germany; Figure 4).
Depth marking bur.
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Brasseler, Lemgo, Germany), and the buccal preparation depth was determined using a depth-marking bur (#834-016, Komet Dental, Gebr. Brasseler; Figure 5).
Frontal view of abutment tooth preparations.
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Brasseler), in order to provide a thickness of 0.7-1 mm for the retainers and 0.5 mm chamfer finish line (Figure 6).
Buccal preparation design (proximal boxes).
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The two proximal boxes should be parallel and diverge to the buccal surface (Figure 7).
Putty wash impression.
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The provisional FDP.
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Definitive IPS E.max Press based RBFPDs.
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Translucency A2 ingot, IPS E.max Press, Ivoclar Vivadent; Figure 10).
Postoperative frontal views of prosthesis.
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The light cure resin cement was applied directly to the internal surfaces of the treated prosthesis, and the prosthesis was fixed (Figure 11).
Recall after 3 years.
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Recall appointments were performed 8 times over a 3-year period (Figure 12).
A smile view.
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Color matching with natural teeth was excellent, and the patient was satisfied (Figure 13).