PMC6385580_01
(a) Right buccal view at the first visit, (b) left buccal view at the first visit, (c) occlusal view of mandibular area at the first visit, (d) preoperative periapical radiograph of tooth 36
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Clinical examination revealed that she had good oral hygiene, with minimal plaque accumulation at the upper anterior teeth [Figure 1a and b]. The restorations on teeth 15, 27, 45, and 47 were sound [Figure 1c]. The rest of the teeth had normal clinical crowns without the presence of attrition on the occlusal surfaces [Figure 1c]. Minimal root exposure could be detected on tooth 32 only, while no evidence of abrasion was observed from any of the teeth [Figure 1a and b]. The periapical radiograph showed that the restoration was near the pulp horn, but there was no abnormality at the apices [Figure 1d]. The patient could not stand the pain, and a zinc oxide eugenol temporary filling was placed [Figure 1c].
(a) Right buccal view at 6 months' review, (b) left buccal view at the first visit at 6 months' review, (c) right buccal view after scaling, (d) tooth 36 after it was restored with composite
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There was more calculus accumulation at the lingual areas of the lower teeth and upper posterior teeth [Figure 2a and b]. Tooth 36 was restored with composite filling, and all teeth were scaled and polished during this visit [Figure 2c and d] without any complications.