Management of a Supra-Erupted Premolar: A Case Report

From Volume 31, Issue 4, May 2004 | Pages 220-222

Authors

Serpil Djemal

BDS, MSc, MRD, RCS, FDS (Rest dent), RCS Dip Ed

Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, King's College Hospital, London SE5 9RS, UK

Articles by Serpil Djemal

Kalpesh Bavisha

BDS, MSc, FDS RCPS(Glasg.)

Specialist Registrar in Restorative Dentistry, Barts and The London NHS Trust

Articles by Kalpesh Bavisha

Graham Gilmour

BDS, FDS RCPS(Glasg.), FDS RCS(Eng.)

Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Mayday University Hospital, Croydon

Articles by Graham Gilmour

Abstract

Supra-erupted teeth often lead to occlusal instability that can result in a poor appearance and make subsequent restoration problematical. This case report discusses the options in the management of supra-erupted teeth and presents a novel approach. The use of a direct composite platform to intrude an upper premolar tooth using the Dahl concept is illustrated.

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