A conservative esthetic restoration of microdontia in adolescent patient: A case report

Authors

Maliwan Vongsittajarn

Publication Date

2004-09-01

Abstract

Peg-shaped tooth is an abnormally where there is a reduction in tooth size compared to that of normal standard, and could be categorized as microdontia. It is mostly found in maxillary lateral incisors causing a so-called spacing in upper anterior teeth and also creating esthetic and pronunciation problems. This report suggested a treatment plan in which the teeth were restored to normal size and proportion and the spaces were closed, resulting in a facial esthetic improvement and better personality. The importance of patient communication in order to obtain adequate understanding of the treatment and to successfully satisfy the patient need with a conservative restoration was also emphasized.

DOI

10.58837/CHULA.CUDJ.27.3.5

First Page

219

Last Page

225

Recommended Citation

Vongsittajarn, Maliwan (2004) "A conservative esthetic restoration of microdontia in adolescent patient: A case report," Chulalongkorn University Dental Journal: Vol. 27: Iss. 3, Article 5.
DOI: 10.58837/CHULA.CUDJ.27.3.5
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/cudj/vol27/iss3/5