Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 118, Issue 5, 575-577
Copyright © 1989 by American Dental Association
Immediate esthetic treatment for anterior teeth: report of cases
RC Tatum,
BM Tatum,
AT Marfatia-Rege,
and
KS Amant
Scientific Table Clinic Program, Howard University, College of Dentistry, Washington.
Prompt restoration of function and esthetic appearance of dentition can avoid psychological stress and functional problems. Surgical procedures that require long-term bone deposition and soft-tissue healing can accompany periodontal and orthodontic reinforcement, but other less invasive, immediate, intermediate, and final treatment plans can be initiated with good results.