title: Tooth fragment reattachment--an esthetic alternative: report of a case.
abstract: Trauma to the anterior teeth is relatively common among children and teenagers. Reattachment of a fractured fragment to the remaining tooth can provide better and long lasting esthetics, improved function, a positive psychological response and is a faster and less complicated procedure. This article discusses fragment reattachment technique and presents clinical case of coronal fracture involving enamel and dentin.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, P. M. N. M. Dental College and Hospital, Bagalkot, Karnataka.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Hegde
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental; D002648:Child; D003188:Composite Resins; D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000379:methods*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries*; D008437:Maxilla; D019228:Tooth Crown / Q000293:injuries*; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins