Techniques for restoring worn anterior teeth with direct composite resin

Toothwear is increasing in prevalence. Traditional treatment methods for moderate or advanced toothwear, such as indirect restorations and crown lengthening surgery, are invasive and destructive of remaining tissues. The 'Dahl technique' has been used to obtain space for anterior restorati...

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Published inDental update Vol. 35; no. 8; p. 551
Main Authors Robinson, Stephen, Nixon, Peter J, Gahan, Matthew J, Chan, Martin F W Y
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.10.2008
Subjects
Composite Resins
Cuspid - pathology
Dental Articulators
Dental Bonding
Dental Materials
Dental Models
Dental Occlusion
Dental Prosthesis Design
Dental Restoration, Permanent - methods
Esthetics, Dental
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Incisor - pathology
Jaw Relation Record
Odontometry
Tooth Abrasion - pathology
Tooth Abrasion - therapy
Vertical Dimension
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Summary:Toothwear is increasing in prevalence. Traditional treatment methods for moderate or advanced toothwear, such as indirect restorations and crown lengthening surgery, are invasive and destructive of remaining tissues. The 'Dahl technique' has been used to obtain space for anterior restorations and has been modified such that direct composite restorations are placed at increased occlusal vertical dimension. These restorations have proved durable and aesthetic, protect tooth structure and posterior occlusal contact is predictably re-established. The authors describe and compare two techniques using composite resin to treat localized anterior toothwear in a general practice setting. Toothwear is a significant clinical problem and general dental practitioners and specialists alike must be familiar with the available conservative treatment options.
ISSN:0305-5000
DOI:10.12968/denu.2008.35.8.551