Management of a Traumatic Tooth: Restoring the Natural Way!

Abstract

The most commonly occurring dental injuries among children and adolescents are the crown fractures of the anterior teeth. Of the various options available for management of coronal tooth fractures, the most conservative and esthetic approach is reattachment of the fractured fragment. This approach imparts natural appearance to the tooth with minimal or no loss of the biologic width. It is a simple procedure, provides positive psychological reassurance and also restores function and natural form. The present case report describes a clinical technique showing the reattachment of coronal fragment of a fractured maxillary central incisor after trauma, using direct fiber-reinforced post system. Conclusion: Reattachment of fractured tooth fragments is a viable option for the clinician and the patient, because it restores function and esthetics using a very conservative and cost-effective approach.