Anandkumar G Patil1, Vinaykumar Hiremath2, R Sheetal Kumar3, Aparna Sheetal4, Suresh Nagaral5
1 Department of Prosthodontics, Mansarovar Dental College Hospital and Research Centre, Kolar Road, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
2 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Mansarovar Dental College Hospital and Research Centre, Kolar Road, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
3 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Mansarovar Dental College Hospital and Research Centre, Kolar Road, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
4 Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Mansarovar Dental College Hospital and Research Centre, Kolar Road, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
5 Department of Prosthodontics, ACPM Dental College, Dhule, Maharashtra, India
DOI: 10.4103/0976-9668.136269
| ABSTRACT |
Intrinsic discoloration of a non-vital permanent incisor tooth due to trauma may have a significant esthetic and social impact on children and adolescents. Treatment options for discolored Non-vital teeth are bleaching, crowns or veneers. However, this restorative crown or veneer approach has a significant drawback of being an invasive technique. Intervention should be minimal destruction of tooth structure and should not compromise future restorative options. The advantage bleaching over crown is that it offers simple conservative approach in removal of stain and whitening discolored teeth without damaging tooth structure.
Keywords: Bleaching, crown, endodontic treated tooth, non-vital, tooth discoloration, veneers
