• Maliwan Vongsittajarn B.Sc., D.D.S., Grad. Dip. in Clio. Sc. (Opertive Dentistry)

Peg-shaped tooth is an abnormally where there is a reduction in tooth size compared to that of normal standard, and could be categorized as microdontia. It is mostly found in maxillary lateral incisors causing a so-called spacing in upper anterior teeth and also creating esthetic and pronunciation problems. This report suggested a treatment plan in which the teeth were restored to normal size and proportion and the spaces were closed, resulting in a facial esthetic improvement and better personality. The importance of patient communication in order to obtain adequate understanding of the treatment and to successfully satisfy the patient need with a conservative restoration was also emphasized.

(CU Dent J. 2004;27:219-25)