Chinese Journal of Stomatological Continuing Education ›› 2024, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (1): 33-43.DOI: 10.12337/zgkqjxjyzz.2024.01.006

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A Case of Transitional Anterior Tooth Restoration using Digital Technology

Jieting Li1,2, Wenhao Zhu1, Lin Wang1,*   

  1. 1Department of General Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, P.R. China;
    2Department of Stomatology, Zhongshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Province, P.R. China
  • Online:2024-01-31 Published:2024-05-08
  • Contact: Lin Wang. Tel: 010-82195586. Email: lwang2010@163.com. Address: 22 Zhongguancun South Street, Haidian District, Beijing 10081, Beijing, P.R. China.
  • Supported by:
    Xiamen Medical and Health Technology Plan Project (3502Z20214ZD1270) Xiamen Science and Technology Bureau Science and Technology Benefiting the People Plan (3502Z20184063)

Abstract: Objective: In this paper, a case of pre-orthodontic transitional anterior tooth restoration using digital technology will be reported, hoping to provide a new idea for the long-term application of transitional restoration materials and technology selection. Diagnosis and treatment: A 28-year-old female patient presented with hot and cold pain in her right upper anterior teeth for 5 days and a need for aesthetic reconstruction of her upper anterior teeth. After the symptoms were relieved by root canal therapy, aesthetic repair was designed and a combined orthodontic and repair treatment plan was developed. Through digital technology, CAD/CAM polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) resin was used to carry out transitional repair in the anterior tooth region to ensure the durable use of the temporary prosthesis, and the data could be saved for re-repair. Results: One year after the transitional restoration, the restoration was complete, the aesthetic effect was stable, and the periodontal shaping effect was good. Conclusions: CAD/CAM polymethyl methacrylate resin can be used as a transitional repair material in pre-orthodontic aesthetic area, and digital transitional repair is beneficial to subsequent orthodontic treatment and aesthetic repair design.

Key words: interim restoration, orthodontics, CAD/CAM, polymethyl methacrylate resin, digital technology, oral comprehensive diagnosis and treatment