Fragment Reattachment: Conservative Approach to a Complicated Case - A Case Report

• Main Authors: Mashalkar Shailendra, G Sharaschandra Reddy, Suroopa, Sindhu Reddy
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
• Series: Advances in Human Biology
• Subjects: Acid etching; Tooth; Trauma.
• Online Access: http://www.aihbonline.com/article.asp?issn=2321-8568;year=2013;volume=3;issue=3;spage=56;epage=59;aulast=Shailendra;type=0

Background: Fracture of anterior teeth is a common occurrence in young children and adolescents. Due to advancements in adhesive technology reattaching the patient′s own fragment is gaining popularity. Tooth fragment reattachment not only takes care of original tooth anatomy but also the shade selection part. It is definitely a conservative approach which does not need tooth reduction to the extent of full coverage crowns and a cost effective treatment to a complicated problem. In this article a case is presented where post was used along with flowable resin to reattach the tooth.