Direct resin composite approach to orthodontic relapse. Case report.
The treatment of malaligned teeth represents a challenge, especially in the presence of root resorption. Options to improve aesthetics are limited and often involve high costs. Direct composite restorations offer an alternative for the realignment of orthodontic-relapsed teeth where orthodontic retreatment is not indicated. Their reasonable cost, conservativeness and excellent aesthetics have allowed resin composites to gain popularity in recent years. This report describes a direct composite approach to the realignment of teeth with anterior root resorption. Furthermore, the article describes the use of a "silicon lingual matrix" to facilitate the polychromatic layering of composite and the manipulation of illusions to improve perception of tooth alignment.
Department of Restorative Dentistry, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, Buffalo, NY, USA. cs252@buffalo.edu
Camila
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Sabatini
D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design / Q000295:instrumentation; D003801:Dental Veneers; D003970:Diastema / Q000628:therapy; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005460:Fluorides, Topical / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy*; D024343:Open Bite / Q000628:therapy; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D014073:Tooth Bleaching / Q000379:methods; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects; D019246:Tooth Preparation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D055815:Young Adult
D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D003188:Composite Resins; D003764:Dental Materials; D005460:Fluorides, Topical