Sriwijaya Journal of Dentistry
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2021): Sriwijaya Journal of Dentistry

Enamel Hypoplasia Management With Direct Composite Resin

Khairun Nisa (Faculty of Dentistry, YARSI University, Jakarta, Indonesia)
Hesti Witasari Jos Erry (Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, YARSI University, Jakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Feb 2022

Abstract

Introduction: Disturbances during teeth growth and development may lead to dental abnormalities. Disruption in the process of formation of the enamel matrix may result in a surface defect known as enamel hypoplasia. Purpose: This case report aimed to show a technique of direct composite resin for esthetic resolution in anterior teeth with enamel hypoplasia. Case presentation: A 20-year-old male patient presented at the YARSI Dental Hospital (Jakarta) with a complaint of chalky white spots on the maxillary anterior teeth. The clinical examination showed wet white spots on the labial surfaces of 13, 21, and 23 (FDI), also caries on the labial and mesial surfaces of 12, 11, and 22. The treatment plan were composite resin direct veneers on After 5 months follow-up, evaluation of patients’s appearance showed that the affected teeth are maintained in good condition. Conclusion: Clinical success in the management of enamel hypoplasia depends on the severity of the lesion, the diagnosis, and the determination of a treatment plan.

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Journal Info

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sjd

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Subject

Dentistry Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Materials Science & Nanotechnology Public Health

Description

The aim of this journal is to become the media for publishing original articles, case reports and latest literature reviews in dentistry and its related fields, with the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach. This include: Cariology Conservative Dentistry Dental Biomaterial Esthetic ...