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Uncut Enamel For Optimizing Bonded Composite Restoration On Multiple Diastema Closure Cases, Citra Kusumasari, Meiken Hayashi, Yasushi Shimada

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

The main advantage of using a minimal invasive strategy concept by uncut enamel technique while doing direct composite restoration is to create a color and translucency close to the natural teeth with long-term bonding durability. Objective: This case report presents an uncut enamel technique for multiple diastema closure cases using direct composite restoration. Case Reports: an 18-year-old male and a 50-year-old female patient complained of diastema in their upper front teeth and requested aesthetic correction. Digital mock-up was made prior to the uncut enamel technique for showing the expected results to the patient and as a guidance for the …