DOI: 10.36347/sjds.2016.v03i02.003

Pages: 58-62

Abstract: The teeth are an integrated part of facial aesthetics and are involved in a complex social, cultural and psychological interactions. Discoloration of anterior teeth is one of the most frequent reason why a patient seeks dental care. In the management of patients with discoloured teeth, knowledge of the mechanisms behind tooth discoloration is of relevance as it can influence the treatment plan. In certain instances it may even have an effect on the outcome of the treatment. The increasing public interest coupled with better technical ability of the dentists, has proved the way for improving aesthetics of darkened teeth. This case series presents different conservative techniques to remove or mask these unaesthetic conditions.