Restorative management using hybrid ceramic of a patient with severe tooth erosion from swimming: a clinical report.

Author: Chaimongkon PEAMPRING ¹
Author Information

1. Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand. mongkon.5c@gmail.com
Publication Type:Case Report
Keywords: Dental erosion; Swimming; Hybrid ceramic; Vita enamic
MeSH: Ceramics*; Crowns; Dental Enamel; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Open Bite; Swimming Pools; Swimming*; Tooth; Tooth Erosion*
From:The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics 2014;6(5):423-426
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: This clinical report presents the clinical appearance and treatment approach in a case of excessive anterior teeth erosion resulted from swimming in a poorly-chlorinated swimming pool. Clinical findings revealed tooth sensitivity, severe enamel erosion resembling veneer preparations, and the presence of anterior open bite. A novel hybrid ceramic (Vita Enamic) was chosen for fabricating full-coverage crowns for this patient. After 6-months follow-up, the tooth sensitivity disappeared and the patient was satisfied with esthetic outcome. The hybrid ceramic restorations can be recommended with no complications.