Silicone index: an alternative approach for tooth fragment reattachment.
Tooth fragment reattachment is a simple, conservative, fast, and affordable treatment option for fractured teeth when the fragment is available. However, this technique can present some difficulties, among which is the possibility of the fragment being positioned and bonded inadequately. To avoid this situation, it is necessary to establish a reference for the adequate positioning of the fragment using a silicone index.


CONCLUSIONS
This article presents an alternative approach for better handling of tooth fragments resulting from trauma by using a silicone index as a guide to proper positioning and bonding.
Alvares
Isana
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Department of Operative Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil.
Sensi
Luis Guilherme
LG
Araujo
Edson Medeiros
EM
Araujo
Elito
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D002648:Child; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000379:methods; D003760:Dental Impression Materials / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design / Q000379:methods*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D003765:Models, Dental; D017797:Prosthesis Coloring; D012828:Silicones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019228:Tooth Crown / Q000293:injuries*; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D003188:Composite Resins; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D012828:Silicones