Pink tooth of Mummery is typically found after trauma. However, this case report describes an unusual occurrence of pink tooth in\na 67-year-old Caucasian male after fixed partial denture (FPD) tooth preparation. Pink tooth in this case may be due to one or more\nfactors: tooth reduction and heat generation during tooth preparation; heat generation during polymerization of provisional\nmaterial; and hyperocclusion of a provisional FPD. This case highlights the importance of choosing the appropriate materials\nand techniques to avoid pulpal complications after dental prosthesis work.
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