Seven-year follow-up of esthetic alternative for the restoration of peg-shaped incisors: a case study of identical twins.
Alterations in tooth shape and size are related to impaired esthetic appearance and facial harmony and can have a negative effect on a patient's self-esteem. Many alternatives for treating peg-shaped teeth are described in the literature. This article presents two clinical cases involving peg-shaped lateral incisors that were transformed with composite resins, addressing aspects related to treatment alternatives and facial esthetics. At a seven-year recall visit, the composite resins were problem-free and the patients remained very happy with the treatment outcome. Composite resin appears to be an adequate alternative to direct treatment options for restoring peg-shaped incisors.
Scarpelli
Ana Carolina
AC
Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Reboucas
Ana Paula Sales
AP
Compart
Thiago
T
Novaes-Júnior
Joao Batista
JB
Paiva
Saul Martins
SM
Pordeus
Isabela Almeida
IA
D000293:Adolescent; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods; D003801:Dental Veneers; D004200:Diseases in Twins; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008437:Maxilla; D014071:Tooth Abnormalities / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014430:Twins, Monozygotic
D003188:Composite Resins