Techniques for restoring worn anterior teeth with direct composite resin.
Toothwear is increasing in prevalence. Traditional treatment methods for moderate or advanced toothwear, such as indirect restorations and crown lengthening surgery, are invasive and destructive of remaining tissues. The 'Dahl technique' has been used to obtain space for anterior restorations and has been modified such that direct composite restorations are placed at increased occlusal vertical dimension. These restorations have proved durable and aesthetic, protect tooth structure and posterior occlusal contact is predictably re-established. The authors describe and compare two techniques using composite resin to treat localized anterior toothwear in a general practice setting.


CONCLUSIONS
Toothwear is a significant clinical problem and general dental practitioners and specialists alike must be familiar with the available conservative treatment options.
Robinson
Stephen
S
Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, UK.
Nixon
Peter J
PJ
Gahan
Matthew J
MJ
Chan
Martin F W Y
MF
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D003188:Composite Resins; D003764:Dental Materials