Provisional Shell Crown Technique in the Contemporary Management of Amelogenesis Imperfecta

The tooth preparation and provisionalisation stage in a complex fixed dental reconstruction treatment plan is inherently stressful for both the patient and the clinician. However, when multiple adjacent tooth preparations are deemed clinically indicated, all stakeholders tend to remain satisfied when the outcome of provisional treatment is biomechanically stable and aesthetically pleasing. Digital design and meticulous implementation of the plan can ensure that provisional restoration contours closely match the patient-approved predetermined smile design. Similarly, a careful approach during interim restoration with segmental splinted provisional crowns can lead to a stable restorative outcome, with retention security. This clinical tip article will exemplify the splinted provisional shell crown technique with a focus on the maxillary labial segment dentition.