title: A case report of reattachment of fractured root fragment and resin-composite reinforcement in a compromised endodontically treated root.
abstract: The composite reinforcement technique has been used clinically to salvage damaged root-filled teeth compromised by caries, trauma, developmental abnormalities, internal resorption and iatrogenic causes. This clinical case report describes the use of the technique to reattach a fractured fragment in a compromised endodontically treated root besides reinforcing it for continued function in the mouth. Factors of clinical importance related to this additional application; including reattachment of tooth fragments, post crown retention, coronal microleakage and fracture resistance and strength, are also briefly discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Lui
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental; D000328:Adult; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000379:methods; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys / Q000737:chemistry; D011176:Post and Core Technique / Q000295:instrumentation; D019279:Resin Cements / Q000737:chemistry; D019233:Retreatment; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000628:therapy*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000293:injuries*
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; C088833:Prisma TPH resin composite; D019279:Resin Cements