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CLINICAL COSMETIC AND INVESTIGATIONAL DENTISTRY
Volume 13, Issue -, Pages 201-209Publisher
DOVE MEDICAL PRESS LTD
DOI: 10.2147/CCIDE.S308045
Keywords
composite; erosion; abrasion; erosive tooth wear; case report; aesthetic; competitive swimmer
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This case report discusses the successful management of a young Egyptian swimmer with tooth sensitivity and erosive tooth wear using the injection molding technique. Thorough patient assessment and treatment planning were crucial for the successful outcome of the treatment.
Background: Tooth wear can have a multifactorial aetiology which requires thorough patient assessment and aesthetic management. Purpose: This case report discusses the management of a young, Egyptian swimmer complaining of tooth sensitivity associated with erosive tooth wear. Anterior teeth were restored using the injection molding technique, also known as the injectable composite resin technique, to overcome the patient's complaint and enhance the aesthetics of compromised anterior teeth. Patients and Methods: Thorough patient assessment was followed by impression taking, a diagnostic wax-up and intraoral mock-up fabrication for aesthetic, functional and biological verification. Upon the patient's agreement on the proposed treatment, an injection molding technique was carried out. Conclusion: The tooth loss pattern associated with erosive tooth wear in competitive swimmers showed a very characteristic presentation. Detailed patient history is imperative for successful assessment of the risk factors contributing to the condition and treatment planning in such cases. The use of injection molding technique for restoration of anterior teeth is a simple, straightforward and aesthetically pleasing alternative for patients with erosive tooth wear requiring direct composite veneers.
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