Early management and histology of a severely malformed upper incisor

A case is presented wherein a severely malformed permanent central incisor was reshaped utilizing a visible light cured composite resin restorative material and retained for two years pending the commencement of active orthodontic therapy. The orthodontic implications of this case are discussed as are the histological and restorative dentistry aspects. The need for a combined, interdisciplinary approach to such problems is emphasized.