The unrestored discoloured anterior tooth: when to intervene

This article uses a series of clinical case examples to highlight the importance of comprehensive history taking and examination when carrying out a dental inspection of a patient with an unrestored discoloured anterior tooth. The role of dental trauma in tooth discolouration and advice on clinical intervention is discussed. CPD/Clinical Relevance: Management of patients with unrestored discoloured anterior teeth may be optimized by early identification and diagnosis of the problem.