EC Dental Science

A paradigm shift towards "Microscope enhanced dentistry" has revolutionized dental practice. Microscope-assisted precision dentistry is a forerunner on its own. Excellent visual acuity, illumination, unobstructed vision helps the clinician to practice minimally invasive dentistry. Esthetic expectations have dramatically changed in recent times. DOM, owing to its benefits, helps in reaching these expectations.

Thus, in this clinical case report, harnessing the advantages of EXTARO-300 DOM, esthetic rehabilitation of peg shaped maxillary lateral incisors using direct resin composite was done.

A magnified, clear image can speak more for itself than a thousand words put together.

Keywords: Peg-Shaped Laterals; Dental Operating Microscope; Esthetic Resin Restoration; Silicone Template; Microscope-Enhanced Esthetic Dentistry

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