Management of Peg Shaped Maxillary Lateral Incisor during orthodontic treatment by esthetical approach: a case report

Main Authors: Camelia Ariesdyanata, Adioro Soetojo, Dian Agustin Wahjuningrum
Format: BookSection PeerReviewed Book
Bahasa: eng
Terbitan: The Indonesian Conservative Dentistry Association , 2014
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Online Access: http://repository.unair.ac.id/95292/1/23.%20Management%20of%20Peg%20Shaped%20Maxillary%20Lateral%20Incisor.pdf
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http://repository.unair.ac.id/95292/3/23.validasi%20%28Management%20of%20Peg%29.pdf
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  • Background: Peg shaped is one of dental anomalies, in which the tooth has smaller size from the normal one. This mostly found on maxillary lateral incisor and this condition raises aesthetic problems for the patient. Veneer Indirect is one of the treatment solutions for lateral peg shaped teeth. Purpose : Veener Indirect management treatment for the patient with peg shaped on maxillary lateral incisor . Case Management: 20 years old female patient came to the Dental Hospital Faculty of Dentistry Airlangga University on the reference from PPDGS Orthodontic Clinic of Airlangga University to repair her tooth which is smaller than her other teeth. The patient had been doing orthodontic for 1.5 years and her treatment had reached retention phase. The patient was referred to get her tooth better in shape and size. Conclusion : Indirect porcelen veneer can be used to repair non caries damage like peg shaped. It can be one of solutions because it is better from the aesthetic point of view, more resistant to the abrasion, and the color changing. Moreover, it has good biocompability to the gum.