Redefining What Is Possible: Treating Function and Enhancing Esthetics Using a Risk Management System.

The case presented involves a patient with a history of extensive dental treatment who had become exasperated with her increasingly uncomfortable bite. She also had concerns about the potential fracture or loss of anterior teeth. In managing her risk profile and esthetic concerns, the clinician utilized a systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment planning. The treatment consisted of addressing her joint pain, restoring the maxillary arch, and then restoring the mandibular arch using a combination of direct and indirect restorations. All treatment was completed without increasing the risk to the patient's overall dental health.