Incisal edge reattachment: indications for use and clinical technique.
This article presents an overview of the evolution of the incisal edge reattachment procedure. Case reports are described of patients presenting with traumatised teeth in which the reattachment procedure was performed. A review is provided of present in vivo studies detailing long-term success rates in the clinical application of this procedure. Finally, a recommended technique for diagnosis and treatment is offered to improve success in this procedure which may benefit a significant segment of the paediatric and adolescent populations.
Murchison
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Department of General Dentistry, Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
Burke
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Worthington
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D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D001840:Dental Bonding; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009064:Mouth Protectors; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D019228:Tooth Crown / Q000293:injuries*; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000628:therapy*
D000180:Acrylic Resins; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; C031172:4-META resin