Inter-disciplinary management of a patient with severely attrited teeth

J Indian Soc Periodontol. 2010 Jul;14(3):190-4. doi: 10.4103/0972-124X.75916.

Abstract

With increased awareness about dental esthetics, multidisciplinary periodontal therapy has begun to gain momentum. Management of severely attrited teeth is a challenging situation and is dealt with a multidisciplinary approach. In cases of severe tooth wear, the crown height is drastically reduced, in some cases up to the gingival level. This might require a contribution from the disciplines of endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics and prosthodontics for predictable results. Herein we describe the management of one such case.

Keywords: Anterior dental esthetics; Inter-disciplinary dentistry; anterior guidance; anterior tooth wear; bruxism; crown-lengthening; occlusion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports