Biologic approach for fragment reattachment: a case report

Authors

  • Ambika Joshi Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  • Nikhil Marwah Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  • Mrunal Bandiwar Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  • Harsha Patni Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  • Vritika Singh Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20233612

Keywords:

Trauma, Biologic reattachment, Esthetics

Abstract

Crown fracture is most reported dental injury in maxillary anterior region with uncomplicated crown fractures in anterior region are most involved in adolescents and children. A 10-year-old boy reported to the Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry with a chief complaint of fractured upper left front tooth region and gave history of fall 2 hours back and he was carrying a fractured fragment along with him. Clinical and radiographical examinations revealed Ellis class II fracture in maxillary left anterior region. After considering all other treatment options fractured fragment re-attachment with light cure composite resin was finalized as a treatment option.

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2023-11-27

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