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Case Reports
. 2025 Jul 29;17(7):e89000.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.89000. eCollection 2025 Jul.

Aesthetic Restoration of an Old Composite Layering Using Digital Zirconia Veneers via an Indirect Technique: A Clinical Report

Zare G Donald  1 , Oulghazi Ichraq  1 , Amal El Yamani  1
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Aesthetic Restoration of an Old Composite Layering Using Digital Zirconia Veneers via an Indirect Technique: A Clinical Report

Zare G Donald et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

This article presents a clinical case where layered zirconia veneers were used to restore the patient's function and aesthetics. Composite direct layering restoration is a difficult therapeutic option that can lead to aesthetic and functional failure. Zirconia has come a long way since its introduction, and now layered zirconia veneers have become a popular option in prosthodontics due to their exceptional mechanical properties and aesthetic appeal. The described case outlines all the steps involved in a partial zirconia rehabilitation to achieve optimal results.

Keywords: cad cam; ceramic veneers; resin composite; zirconia etching; zirconia prosthesis.

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Human subjects: Informed consent for treatment and open access publication was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.

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Figure 1. Initial intraoral clinical findings showing old and deteriorated composite restorations
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Figure 2. Diagnostic wax-up for aesthetic outcome simulation
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Figure 3. Dental preparation with palatal return for zirconia veneers
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Figure 4. Secondary impression with addition silicone
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Figure 5. Digital scanning of the model followed by computer-aided design (CAD) of veneers with palatal coverage
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Figure 6. Zirconia framework fitting
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Figure 7. Fitting of veneers after cosmetic ceramic layering
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Figure 8. Final result with glazed zirconia
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Figure 9. Inspection after 12 months follow-up
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