Open AccessOligopleiodontia of the mandibular anterior segment
Author(s) -
Navya Muttineni,
Nalla Manasa,
Sindhura Turimella,
Ramya Bharathi Badipati,
Garepally Lalitha
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
international journal of health sciences (ijhs) (en línea)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2550-6978
pISSN - 2550-696X
DOI - 10.53730/ijhs.v6ns1.5990
Subject(s) - gingival recession , dentistry , medicine , conservative management , orthodontics , veneer , multidisciplinary approach , surgery , social science , sociology
Esthetic management of supernumerary tooth is encountered routinely in our day to day practice. When such a case presents with underlying periodontal problems like gingival recession, its management requires a multidisciplinary approach for a long term successful outcome. This case report presents one such case where a connective tissue graft with an epithelial collar was placed using modified envelope flap technique for correction of gingival recession which preceded esthetic management of the ST in oligopleiodontia patient. Esthetic management was done by direct composite veneer. Direct placement of composite veneers has greater control, require a conservative removal of tooth structure and can be easily repaired and modified at any stage. 2 year follow up showed optimal root coverage and appreciable esthetics.