Fragment Reattachment after Atypical Crown Fracture in Maxillary Central Incisor

Abstract

Background . Fracture by trauma is one of the most common types of dental injury in the permanent dentition among children and teenagers. Aim . The aim of this study was to report the treatment performed to an atypical dental trauma case in a maxillary central incisor of a young patient by means of reattachment of the tooth fragment. Case Description . A 12-year-old male patient suffered a vertical crown fracture to the maxillary right central incisor. After clinical and radiographic examinations, a conservative restorative treatment which consisted in the reattachment of the tooth fragment with flow resin was performed in order to preserve the dental element and to obtain maximum aesthetics. Conclusion . The reattachment of fractured fragment is a fast and easy technique that can be used successfully as an option to restore dental element which suffered trauma. Clinical Significance . This technique restores the aesthetics and function of the dental element with minimal discomfort to the patient.