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Angelika Rauch1,2, Wieland Elger3,2, Andreas König3
1Poliklinik für Zahnärztliche Prothetik und Werkstoffkunde, Universität Leipzig, Deutschland.
Swiss Dental Journal
|December 3, 2020
Summary
This case report details the successful restoration of a young patient's malformed teeth using indirect resin composites and CAD/CAM technology. The treatment achieved excellent esthetic and functional outcomes for oligodontia and conical canines.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Restorative Dentistry
- Dental Materials
Background:
- Malformed teeth, such as conical canines, present esthetic and functional challenges.
- Computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) offers advanced techniques for fabricating dental restorations.
- Indirect resin composites are viable materials for permanent restorations.
Observation:
- A 10-year-old female patient with oligodontia and conical canines required comprehensive dental rehabilitation.
- Restorations included indirect resin composite crowns for canines (23, 33, 43 FDI), direct resin composite fillings for other teeth (53, 52, 11), and a zirconia-based resin-bonded fixed dental prosthesis for tooth 22.
- The patient and parents reported high satisfaction with the esthetic and functional results post-treatment.
Findings:
- Indirect resin composite crowns provided satisfactory esthetic and functional rehabilitation for the patient's conical canines.
- The CAD/CAM technique facilitated the precise fabrication and polishing of the indirect resin composite restorations.
- The patient demonstrated good oral hygiene post-treatment, indicating the potential for long-term success.
Implications:
- Indirect resin composites, fabricated via CAD/CAM, show promise for esthetically and functionally rehabilitating malformed teeth in young patients.
- While results are encouraging, further clinical studies are needed to establish the long-term longevity of these restorations.
- This case highlights the successful application of modern restorative techniques in managing complex dental anomalies.
