title: Seven-year follow-up of esthetic alternative for the restoration of peg-shaped incisors: a case study of identical twins.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
authors.forename: Ana Carolina
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Scarpelli
authors.forename: Ana Paula Sales
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Reboucas
authors.forename: Thiago
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Compart
authors.forename: Joao Batista
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Novaes-Júnior
authors.forename: Saul Martins
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Paiva
authors.forename: Isabela Almeida
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Pordeus
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins