Immediate post-traumatic upper incisor reconstruction using composite resin materials

Authors: Panduric, Vlatko¹; Gabric, Dragana²; Negovetic-Mandic, Visnja¹

Source: Dental Traumatology, Volume 24, Number 1, February 2008 , pp. 108-111(4)

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Abstract:

Single visit reconstruction of the fractured crown can be completed with composite resins if there is no bleeding due to the soft tissue injury. Clinical inspection revealed a complex crown fracture of the central incisor as well as a simple horizontal fracture of the lateral incisor crown of the enamel-dentin type. Vertical fracture separated the palatal enamel wall from the rest of the lateral incisor crown. After the completion of the endodontic sanitation, root canals were prepared for prefabricated composite posts and crown reconstructions were performed with the Finger Tip Technique by using composite resin materials. The advantage of this kind of reconstruction is preservation of the hard dental crown tissue removed in case of prosthetic therapy, especially in younger patients. Reconstruction can be finished in one visit, without the need for a dental technician and laboratory.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-9657.2006.00490.x

Affiliations: 1: Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb 2: Clinical Hospital Center Zagreb, University Dental Clinic, Zagreb, Croatia

Publication date: 2008-02-01