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Predictable esthetic treatment of fractured anterior teeth: a clinical report
Author(s) -
Sakai Vivien Thiemy,
Anzai Andrea,
Silva Salete Moura Bonifácio,
Santos Carlos Ferreira,
Machado Maria Aparecida Andrade Moreira
Publication year - 2007
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/j.1600-9657.2006.00479.x
Subject(s) - anterior teeth , dentistry , medicine , orthodontics , crown (dentistry) , glass ionomer cement , maxillary central incisor , dental trauma , maxillary lateral incisor , tooth fracture , silicone , materials science , composite material
– Dental fractures of the permanent maxillary anterior teeth are relatively frequent accidents during childhood. Placement of direct composite restorations allows clinicians a conservative method of restoring fractured anterior teeth to the original shape and color. A methodical protocol for the restoration of a fractured maxillary left central incisor of a 7‐year‐old girl is presented. As a temporary treatment, pulpal protection and the use of an acetate crown with glass–ionomer cement were performed. As a definitive treatment, diagnostic waxing and a silicone matrix formed the basis for successful reconstruction of the fractured tooth with composite resin. After finishing and polishing, an esthetic and natural‐looking restoration was achieved, which completely satisfied the functional and esthetic expectation of the patient and dental team.