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Management of an uncomplicated crown fracture by reattaching the fractured fragment—Case report
Author(s) -
Martos Josué,
Pinto Karoline V. A.,
Miguelis Tiago M. F.,
Xavier Cristina B.
Publication year - 2017
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 - 10.1111/edt.12369
Subject(s) - crown (dentistry) , coronal plane , medicine , tooth fracture , orthodontics , dentistry , maxillary central incisor , dental trauma , fracture (geology) , incisor , geology , anatomy , geotechnical engineering
Coronal fractures of the anterior teeth are common sequelae of traumatic dental injuries. Reattachment of fractured tooth fragments using dental adhesive techniques offers some advantages, including restoration of the function, esthetics, shape, texture, and brightness of the surface. The present report describes a clinical case of reattachment with a 4‐year clinical and radiographic follow up in a permanent maxillary central incisor with an uncomplicated crown fracture. Fragment reattachment is a conservative procedure, preserving esthetics and functionality, and it can provide an immediate positive emotional response from the patient.