Esthetic Management of Bilateral Maxillary Schizodontism
DENTAL NEWS, Volume VII, Number 1, 2000 Esthetic Management of Bilateral Maxillary Schizodontism Dr. Mohamed Ali Bassiouny - BDS, DMD, MSc, PhD. Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry. Director of International Academic Program. Temple University School of Dentistry. Philadelphia, PA., USA Dr. Nabil El-Sheikh Salem - BDS, PhD. Chief of Dentistry, King Fahd Military Medical Complex Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Former Clinical Fellowship. Temple University School of Dentistry ABSTRACT A conservative approach is described for the esthetic management of bilateral schizodontism of maxillary central incisors. The method used combined gingival remodeling and anatomic recontouring of affected teeth, followed by final restoration with porcelain laminate veneers. The utilized approach was discussed in view of various traditional treatment modalities that are currently employed. INTRODUCTION Schizodontism, commonly known as gemination, twinning, or d...