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Restoring Severe Adult Tooth Wear Through Interdisciplinary Approach: A Case Report.
P J Un1,2, D C-V Ong3,4, Jamie Foong5
1Private Practice, Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia.
Case Reports in Dentistry
|May 28, 2026
Summary
Managing severe tooth wear requires comprehensive diagnosis and interdisciplinary collaboration. Combining restorative and orthodontic treatments improves aesthetics and function by adjusting vertical dimension and tooth alignment.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Restorative Dentistry
- Orthodontics
Background:
- Severe tooth wear presents complex management challenges.
- Effective treatment necessitates a multidisciplinary approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of comprehensive diagnosis and interdisciplinary collaboration in managing severe tooth wear.
- To present a combined restorative and orthodontic treatment approach for improved outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing comprehensive diagnostic methods.
- Implementing interdisciplinary collaboration between dental specialists.
- Combining restorative procedures with orthodontic interventions.
Main Results:
- Achieving pleasing aesthetic and functional results.
- Successfully increasing the occlusal vertical dimension.
- Establishing appropriate tooth alignment for patients.
Conclusions:
- Interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial for managing severe tooth wear.
- A combined restorative and orthodontic approach offers significant benefits.
- Treatment focusing on occlusal vertical dimension and tooth alignment enhances patient outcomes.
