title: Tooth fragment reattachment: fundamentals of the technique and two case reports.
abstract: Coronal fractures must be approached in a methodical and clinically indicated way to achieve successful restoration. One option for treatment is reattachment of the dental fragment. Reattachment creates a very positive emotional response in the patient and simplifies the maintenance of the patient's original occlusion. This article discusses dental fragment reattachment techniques and presents clinical cases of coronal fracture involving enamel, dentin, and pulpal exposure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. elamaia@bol.com.br
authors.forename: Elaine A Vilela
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Maia
authors.forename: Luiz Narciso
authors.initials: LN
authors.lastname: Baratieri
authors.forename: Mauro Amaral Caldeira
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: de Andrada
authors.forename: Sylvio
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Monteiro
authors.forename: Edson Medeiros
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: de Araújo
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003789:Dental Pulp Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D014021:Tissue Preservation; D019228:Tooth Crown / Q000293:injuries; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: C084111:Charisma composite resin; D003188:Composite Resins