Author/Authors :
Korolevsky, Eger V. Department of Veterans Affairs - New York Harbor Healthcare System, New York City, NY, USA , Komabayashi, Takashi Department of Veterans Affairs - New York Harbor Healthcare System, New York City, NY, USA , Foran, Denise Department of Veterans Affairs - New York Harbor Healthcare System, New York City, NY, USA
Abstract :
Pink tooth of Mummery is typically found after trauma. However, this case report describes an unusual occurrence of pink tooth in
a 67-year-old Caucasian male after fixed partial denture (FPD) tooth preparation. Pink tooth in this case may be due to one or more
factors: tooth reduction and heat generation during tooth preparation; heat generation during polymerization of provisional
material; and hyperocclusion of a provisional FPD. This case highlights the importance of choosing the appropriate materials
and techniques to avoid pulpal complications after dental prosthesis work.
