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AESTHETICS

Fig 10a Fig 10b

Fig 10c Fig 10d
Figs 10 a-d: Digital planning on exocad

fabricated and shared with the laboratory along with the digital
scans. Lab communication of this step is critical for a successful
outcome.

LABORATORY MOCK-UP AND FUNCTIONAL
VALIDATION
Using the validated incisal position and digital data, a full-arch
diagnostic mock-up was fabricated and transferred intraorally.
With the mock-up in place, the following were assessed:
• Anterior guidance and excursive movements
• Phonetics
• Occlusal contacts
Fig 11: Record transfer of the central incisor length obtained intraorally • Overall esthetic integration
with the direct mock-up This reversible phase confirmed that closure of the anterior
open bite could be achieved restoratively without compromising
the neuromuscular harmony.

TOOTH PREPARATION: A MINIMALLY INVASIVE
PHILOSOPHY
Enamel preservation was prioritized throughout the rehabilitation
to ensure optimal adhesive predictability. We used the APT
technique by Galip Gurel to do the preparations, preserving the
enamel.

Fig 12: Tooth preparation in MIP showing the minimally invasive preps
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