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Darren Tun Yi Ong1, Melwin Mathew2, Li Jia Ong1
1Dentistry, Manipal University College Malaysia, Melaka, MYS.
Cureus
|September 26, 2025
Summary
Patients increasingly desire aesthetic smiles. This case study shows how a multidisciplinary dental approach, prioritizing minimally invasive techniques, successfully restored a patient's smile despite decay, recession, and discoloration.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Rehabilitation
- Aesthetic Dentistry
Background:
- Growing patient demand for smile aesthetics.
- Unaesthetic smile presentation due to carious teeth, gingival recession, and discoloration.
- Need for comprehensive treatment planning.

