Publications by authors named "Amir Chafaie"

Many types of dental abnormality can be observed in the anterior sectors, where they can cause genuine esthetic problems for our patients. While conventional prosthetic treatments offer the best solutions in terms of esthetic result and durability, they involve the sacrifice of significant quantities of mineralized dental material and cannot be undertaken before the periodontal tissues are mature. Other less invasive alternatives should be envisaged as transitional, or sometimes even permanent, solutions for the management of these anomalies in children and adolescents.

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Dentoalveolar trauma, very frequent during childhood and adolescence, generally results in tooth fracture and/or partial or total luxation. Management of the pulpal and periodontal aspects of these traumatic cases is complex. The prognosis is improved if treatment is initiated promptly.

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This article describes the protocol for creation of a fiber-reinforced composite bridge for temporary treatment of traumatic tooth loss affecting young adult dentition. This non-invasive solution is justified by the time lapse between the end of orthodontic treatment and the moment when the state of maturity of the various tissues makes it possible to install a conventional or implant-based prosthesis.

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A variety of therapeutic modalities, from implants to conventional Maryland bridges, can be used for the replacement of a traumatically missing anterior tooth. The reinforcement of composite resins by fibers improves their fracture toughness and resistance. Fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) bridges can be a good alternative to conventional prosthetic techniques.

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This article describes a minimally invasive treatment of a young patient who presented with generalized enamel white spots and hypocalcification in combination with a severely fractured central incisor. Enamel microabrasion technique was used to remove discolored and/or pitted enamel. A direct composite restoration was then placed according to the anatomical layering technique.

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