Esthetic rehabilitation of anterior teeth affected by enamel hypoplasia: a case report

J Esthet Restor Dent. 2002;14(6):340-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1708-8240.2002.tb00176.x.

Abstract

Alterations during tooth structure formation, mainly on anterior teeth, are known to severely compromise esthetics. This article presents a case report in which the etiology and clinical characteristics of anterior teeth affected by enamel hypoplasia are analyzed. The restoration treatment sequence is also discussed, demonstrating that the use of a hybrid and a microfilled composite associated with tooth hybridization (interdiffusing zone) can be used to conservatively rehabilitate a smile.

Clinical significance: This article presents a simple and conservative technique for restoring disfiguring areas of enamel hypoplasia to achieve an optimally esthetic result.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acid Etching, Dental
  • Adolescent
  • Bisphenol A-Glycidyl Methacrylate / chemistry
  • Color
  • Composite Resins / chemistry
  • Cuspid / pathology*
  • Dental Bonding
  • Dental Enamel Hypoplasia / pathology
  • Dental Enamel Hypoplasia / rehabilitation*
  • Dental Polishing
  • Dental Restoration, Permanent / methods*
  • Dentin-Bonding Agents / chemistry
  • Esthetics, Dental*
  • Humans
  • Incisor / pathology
  • Male
  • Occlusal Adjustment
  • Tooth Preparation / methods

Substances

  • Composite Resins
  • Dentin-Bonding Agents
  • Filtek A110 composite resin
  • Filtek Z250
  • single bond
  • Bisphenol A-Glycidyl Methacrylate