Predictable esthetic treatment of fractured anterior teeth: a clinical report

Dent Traumatol. 2007 Dec;23(6):371-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-9657.2006.00479.x.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acrylic Resins / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Composite Resins / therapeutic use
  • Dental Restoration, Permanent / methods*
  • Dental Restoration, Temporary / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incisor / diagnostic imaging
  • Incisor / injuries*
  • Polyurethanes / therapeutic use
  • Radiography
  • Tooth Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Tooth Fractures / therapy*

Substances

  • Acrylic Resins
  • Composite Dental Resin
  • Composite Resins
  • Polyurethanes