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A case report of reattachment of fractured root fragment and resin‐composite reinforcement in a compromised endodontically treated root
Author(s) -
Lui Joo Loon
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
dental traumatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.82
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1600-9657
pISSN - 1600-4469
DOI - 10.1034/j.1600-9657.2001.170508.x
Subject(s) - crown (dentistry) , coronal plane , dentistry , reinforcement , root resorption , tooth fracture , resin composite , fracture (geology) , orthodontics , medicine , resorption , composite number , materials science , composite material , anatomy , pathology
– The composite reinforcement technique has been used clinically to salvage damaged root‐filled teeth compromised by caries, trauma, developmental abnormalities, internal resorption and iatrogenic causes. This clinical case report describes the use of the technique to reattach a fractured fragment in a compromised endodontically treated root besides reinforcing it for continued function in the mouth. Factors of clinical importance related to this additional application; including reattachment of tooth fragments, post crown retention, coronal microleakage and fracture resistance and strength, are also briefly discussed.