Proclination and extrusion of upper central incisors are considered as the main manifestations of pathological migration. They are the most common chief complaint of adult patients nowadays. With adequate orthodontic-periodontal teamwork it is possible to reestablish a healthy and well-functioning dentition with good occlusion, sufficient masticatory function, and satisfactory esthetics that wi...

QDT 2002 63 issing lateral incisors is one of the most common congenital dental anomalies. New technology and materials offer a wide variety of treatment options for the replacement of missing teeth in order to improve esthetics and restore function. Nevertheless, indications and limitations of each system have to be considered and weighed in each case for the selection of the most adequate tre...

Amelogenesis imperfecta is a hereditary disorder that affects enamel on primary and permanent teeth. It is a rare dental disease but represents a major restorative challenge for the dentist. A 14-year-old boy presented with sensitive, discolored, and mutilated teeth and a decreased vertical dimension of occlusion. The aim of treatment was to reduce dental sensitivity, to restore esthetics, and ...

Tooth transplantation can be considered a valid and predictable treatment option for rehabilitating young patients with permanent teeth loss. This study presents several cases of successful autogenous tooth transplantation with a 6-9 months follow-up. Tooth auto-transplantation can be considered a reasonable option for replacing missing teeth when a donor tooth is available. The auto-transplant...

Although an all-ceramic restoration is increasingly in use in dentistry, a conventional metal ceramic restoration is still considered to be a gold standard. However, with increasing demand in esthetics and advances in ceramic technology, future of metal ceramic restoration has been less certain, necessitating additional qualities in terms of superior esthetics and easy fabrication. A ceramic-pr...

Facial esthetics, including oral esthetics, can severely affect children's quality-of-life, causing physical, social and psychological impairment. Children and adolescents with esthetic-related dental malformations are potential targets for bullies. This study was aimed to present and discuss patients who suffered from bullying at school and family environment due to esthetic-related teeth anom...

As the economy has receded in recent years, many patients have been inclined to reject dental treatment beyond what they feel is the minimal amount necessary. Increasingly, there has been reluctance to take on the expense of full-mouth restorations and time-consuming procedures. Consequently, clinicians can benefit from innovative, conservative, interim solutions that enable them to provide seg...