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Provides an understanding of the classification of microdontia.
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Discusses the multidisciplinary treatment approach
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Highlights the restorative treatment options available to treat microdontia
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Microdontia is a dental abnormality that will often present to the dental practitioner due to the aesthetic concerns of the patient. Treatment is therefore aimed at addressing the aesthetics issue of the patient and this can present a number of challenges which may require a multidisciplinary approach in its management. This article presents the restorative management of localised and generalised microdontia.
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Laverty, D., Thomas, M. The restorative management of microdontia. Br Dent J 221, 160–166 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2016.595
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