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Fig. 10.12 Direct Composite Onlays
made for lower posterior quadrants.10.3 TOOTH DISCOLOURATION
The colour of a child's teeth can be of great importance. Peer-group pressure can be
very strong and teasing about the size, position, and colour of the teeth can be very
harmful to a child or adolescent.
The causes of discoloured teeth may be classified in a number of ways: congenital/
acquired; enamel/dentine; extrinsic/intrinsic; systemic/local. The most useful method
of classification for the clinical management of discolouration is one that identifies
the main site of discolouration (555HTable 10.3). Once the aetiology of the discolouration
had been identified the most appropriate method of treatment can be chosen. Ideal and