Single Visit Tooth Build Up And Esthetic Rehabilitation Of Carious Class V In Upper Front Central Incisor

-Dr. Kirti Jain, is the winner of the special mention - popular award for DR Pronto Esthetic Challenge 1, 2021-2022

Introduction

Cavities, as we all know, are permanently damaged areas in the hard surface of your teeth that develop into tiny openings or holes. Cavities, also called tooth decay or caries, are caused by a combination of factors, including oral bacteria, frequent snacking, sipping sugary drinks and not cleaning teeth well.

Cavities and tooth decay are among the world's most common health problems. They're especially common in children, teenagers and older adults. Basically, anyone who has teeth can get cavities, including infants.

If cavities aren't treated, they get larger and affect deeper layers of teeth i.e. dentin and pulp. This can lead to a severe toothache, infection and tooth loss. Regular dental visits and good brushing and flossing habits are the best protection against cavities and tooth decay.

Case report

A 21-year-old female patient presented to the dental clinic, with a chief complaint of carious maxillary central incisor. Thorough intraoral examination revealed Black’s Class V caries w.r.t 11. One-visit technique was planned.

Restorative approach

Rubber dam was placed isolating #11.

Cavity preparation was done using diamond bur SI-47.

The tooth was etched with 35% orthophosphoric acid followed by the application of a single-step adhesive according to the manufacturer instructions.