Treatment of Inadequate Tooth Structure and Uneven Gingival Level in the Esthetic Zone with Forced Eruption – Case Report

Authors

Yu-Shu Liao, Department of Prosthodontic, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Sam Sheng-Pin Hsu, Department of Orthodontic and Craniofacial Dentistry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Pi-Lun Chen, Department of Prosthodontic, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Yu-Hwa Pan, Department of Prosthodontic, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Science, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan

Abstract

Restoration of severely damaged anterior tooth requires comprehensive evaluation and carefully treatment plan making. A case of inadequade supra-gingival tooth structure of maxillary central incisor which needs restoration was presented. Forced eruption was used to lengthen the clinical crown, and adjust the gingival level. Then full ceramic crowns were restored for esthetic demands of the patient. Evaluation, treatment plan consideration, and overview of the forced eruption was provided.

Recommended Citation

Liao, Yu-Shu; Hsu, Sam Sheng-Pin; Chen, Pi-Lun; and Pan, Yu-Hwa (2009) "Treatment of Inadequate Tooth Structure and Uneven Gingival Level in the Esthetic Zone with Forced Eruption – Case Report," Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics: Vol. 21: Iss. 4, Article 2.
https://doi.org/10.30036/TJO.200912.0002
Available at: https://www.tjo.org.tw/tjo/vol21/iss4/2

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