The course of treatment will depend on the severity of the enamel dysplasia and whether or not it has affected the pulp. In the event that the pulp is still alive, treatment will be less invasive.
Crown Restoration
This treatment option will require anesthesia, and will be performed if the pulp has remained unaffected. Much like a human crown restoration, a feline crown restoration will involve two appointments. During the first, your vet will make an impression of the tooth, which will then be sent to a laboratory in order to make a crown to cover the tooth. This crown may be metal or ceramic, but will usually be metal as ceramic crowns have a higher chance of breaking.
During the following appointment, which will take place around two weeks following the first, your vet will anesthetize your cat again and fit the crown onto the tooth, making adjustments as needed.
Composite Restoration
In the event that your cat cannot undergo three rounds of anesthesia, a composite restoration may be the recommended course of treatment. This simply involves applying composite resin to the tooth in order to seal the dentin. This will restore a natural look to the tooth. However, if there is a bacterial infection present, composite restoration will not cure the underlying problem. Composite restoration also carries the risk of breaking off or wearing down, particularly if your cat likes to chew on hard objects.
Root Canal Treatment or Extraction
One of these procedures will be performed if the pulp has died or if the tooth is susceptible to fracture or disease. Root canals or extractions can often be painful for cats, and will require anesthesia followed by a more lengthy recovery.