Reattachment of complicated tooth fracture: An alternative approach

• Main Authors: Nujella B. P. Surya Kumari, V Sujana, C H Ram Sunil, P Satyanarayana Reddy
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
• Series: Contemporary Clinical Dentistry
• Subjects: Complicated crown fracture; endodontic treatment; reattachment; resin composite; trauma
• Online Access: http://www.contempclindent.org/article.asp?issn=0976-237X;year=2012;volume=3;issue=2;spage=242;epage=244;aulast=Surya

Trauma to the anterior teeth is relatively a common occurrence. There are several treatment modalities for such condition, one of which is reattachment of fractured fragment itself. Reattachment of fractured fragment provides immediate treatment with better esthetics, restoration of function, and is a faster and less complicated procedure. Reattachment of tooth fragment should be the first choice and is a viable alternative to conventional approaches because of simplicity, natural esthetics, and conservation of tooth structure. Patient cooperation and understanding of the limitations of the treatment is of utmost importance for good prognosis.The present case report describes management of a complicated fracture of maxillary right central incisor treated endodontically, followed by reattachment of the same fragment. Reattachment of fractured tooth fragments offers a viable restorative alternative, immediately restores tooth function for the clinician because it restores tooth function and esthetics with the use of a very conservative and cost-effective approach.