Management of tooth surface loss of varying etiology with full mouth all ceramic computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacture restorations

• Main Authors: Nirmal Famila Bettie, Saravanan Kandasamy, Venkat Prasad
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
• Series: Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
• Subjects: Computer-aided design/computer aided manufacture dentistry; esthetic dentistry; etiology of tooth surface loss; full mouth rehabilitations; noncarious tooth loss; zirconia copings
• Online Access: http://www.jpbsonline.org/article.asp?issn=0975-7406;year=2017;volume=9;issue=5;spage=302;epage=305;aulast=Bettie

The anatomical form of a tooth can undergo changes leading to loss of tooth form. The loss of tooth surface can be due to varying etiology. Dental caries, attrition, abrasion, erosion, involving any surface of the tooth can lead to loss of tooth structure. The rate of tooth destruction may proceed to such an extent that the esthetics, function and comfort may be lost. The role of a practioner lies in identification and screening of such case and motivate for oral rehabilitation that includes habit cessation. Computerized dentistry has raised the bar as far as esthetic restorations are concerned. Demanding esthetics has made zirconia crowns as the material of choice in full mouth rehabilitations. However, appropriate treatment planning with scientific evidence and a recommended treatment protocol with careful implementation results in successful restorations and satisfied patients.