Silhouette technique applied on dental preparation - case report

Abstract

Objective: the present study aims to show, through a case report, a wear technique capable to provide a correct full crown preparation. Case Report: as the patient’s need, tooth 21 was prepared for total crown by means of the silhouette technique, in which the volume of dental wear is guided by the thickness of the drills, as well as by the observation of the half dental profile formed after initial wear. A photographic sequence was performed to allow the understanding of preparation stages and its importance. Results: the final preparation presented ideal dimensions, within the proposed treatment. Conclusion: this approach allowed the correct orientation of the desired preparation.