Immediate Reattachment of Anterior Teeth Fragments using Prefrabricated post and composite: A Conservative Approach

Dr Chanchal Goinka; Dr B. Devi Priya; Dr. Bala Raju Korrai; Dr Indira Priyadarshini; Dr VB Srinidhi; Dr Anirudh Kadiyala

Volume : VI, Issue : VII, July - 2017

Immediate Reattachment of Anterior Teeth Fragments using Prefrabricated post and composite: A Conservative Approach

Dr Chanchal Goinka, Dr B. Devi Priya, Dr. Bala Raju Korrai, Dr Indira Priyadarshini, Dr Vb Srinidhi, Dr Anirudh Kadiyala

Abstract :

Due to increased road accident, contact sports or other accidents, Coronal fractures of the anterior teeth are a common form of dental trauma that mainly affects children and adolescents. Along with the pain, the esthetics of the patient is also compromised to a large extent due to fracture of anterior upper teeth. Esthetics is always the first concern of the reporting patient. Reattachment of the fractured fragment is possible when patient seeks immediate dental treatment along with the fractured fragment. Reattachment of fractured tooth fragments can provide good and long-lasting esthetics (because the tooth�s original anatomic form, color, and surface texture are maintained). It also restores function, provides a positive psychological response, and is a relatively simple procedure. This clinical case report describes the treatment of a complex crown fracture of maxillary central incisor using fractured fragment along with prefaicated post. The fragment was attached using composite.

Clinical Significance

Reattachment of fractured tooth fragments offers a viable restorative option for the clinician because it restores tooth function and esthetics with the use of a very conservative and cost-effective approach.