Restoration of discolored endodontically treated anterior teeth: a minimally invasive chemomechanical approach

Int J Esthet Dent. 2018;13(3):302-317.

Abstract

In the case of discolored devitalized anterior teeth, several treatments are available to enhance the esthetic outcome, from noninvasive external/internal bleaching to freehand resin composites and more complex prosthetic solutions such as veneers or full crowns. Innovative computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) chairside technologies and the introduction of new industrially polymerized composite resin blocks coupled with modern adhesive strategies have reduced both biological and financial costs compared to the classic post-core-crown approach. The aim of this article is to show how these new materials can be used in association with noninvasive internal and external tooth bleaching to restore a discolored, fractured, non-vital central incisor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acid Etching, Dental
  • Adult
  • Composite Resins
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Dental Restoration, Permanent / methods*
  • Esthetics, Dental*
  • Humans
  • Incisor*
  • Male
  • Maxilla
  • Resin Cements
  • Surface Properties
  • Tooth Bleaching
  • Tooth Discoloration / etiology
  • Tooth Discoloration / therapy*
  • Tooth, Nonvital / therapy*

Substances

  • Composite Resins
  • OptiBond FL
  • Resin Cements
  • Tetric