A Fractured Maxillary Canine Restored with a Full Ceramic Crown and Class III Malocclusion
- Author:
Raja Azman Raja Awang
1
;
Zohiruddin Adnan
1
;
Noor Huda Ismail
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords: Full ceramic crown; malocclusions; maxillary canine
- From: Annals of Dentistry 2024;31(No.1):9-12
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- Abstract: A perfect smile always relates to well-aligned teeth. Factors such as fracture, malocclusion, and tooth migration challenge a clinician to restore a patient’s appearance and functionality. This case report presented a 32-year-old Malay male patient concerns on his appearance because of a fractured maxillary canine due to motor vehicle accident. There has been no restoration on the tooth since three years ago. After obtaining the patient’s agreement, a full ceramic crown was constructed despite being complicated by Class III malocclusion. It is challenging to improve aesthetics and longevity for this patient with a midline shift and diastema of the lower arch, anterior cross bite of tooth 12, and an open bite between teeth 14 and 44. After discussion, the patient agreed and decided on a full ceramic crown of tooth 23 despite being challenged to achieve an ideal occlusion. The patient was satisfied with the crown’s quality and aesthetic.
- Full text:20240625160034527769.2024my0161.pdf
