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A staged dental treatment approach allows patients with financial constraints to receive necessary care. This case study details a phased plan for severe tooth wear and erosion, prioritizing function and aesthetics.

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry
Dental Prosthetics

Background:

Financial limitations can impede access to comprehensive dental care.
Severe tooth wear and erosion present complex restorative challenges.
A staged treatment approach offers a viable solution for managing extensive dental needs.

Observation:

A long-term patient presented with severely worn and eroded dentition.
The patient's financial constraints necessitated a phased treatment strategy.
A systematic methodology was employed to establish the ideal postoperative tooth position.

Findings:

The treatment plan involved porcelain onlays and full-coverage crowns for the mandibular posterior.
Provisional direct composite restorations were utilized for the maxillary dentition.
The plan allowed for future conversion of composite restorations to porcelain crowns as finances permitted.

Implications:

Staged dental treatment can improve patient access to care for complex conditions.
This approach balances functional and aesthetic outcomes with financial feasibility.
Phased restorative plans can be adapted to individual patient economic circumstances.