Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry (May 2021)
Aesthetic Management of Erosive Tooth Wear in a Young Egyptian Swimmer: A Case Report
Abstract
Mennatallah N Salem,1,2 Shereen Hafez2 1Conservative Dentistry Department, Operative Division, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Misr International University, Cairo, Egypt; 2Conservative Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo, EgyptCorrespondence: Mennatallah N SalemMisr International University, KM 28 Cairo- Ismailia Road, P. O. Box Helipolis 01, Ahmed Orabi District, Cairo, EgyptTel +2 01007889167Email [email protected]: 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.Keywords: composite, erosion, abrasion, erosive tooth wear, case report, aesthetic, competitive swimmer
