Predictable esthetic treatment of fractured anterior teeth: a clinical report.
Dental fractures of the permanent maxillary anterior teeth are relatively frequent accidents during childhood. Placement of direct composite restorations allows clinicians a conservative method of restoring fractured anterior teeth to the original shape and color. A methodical protocol for the restoration of a fractured maxillary left central incisor of a 7-year-old girl is presented. As a temporary treatment, pulpal protection and the use of an acetate crown with glass-ionomer cement were performed. As a definitive treatment, diagnostic waxing and a silicone matrix formed the basis for successful reconstruction of the fractured tooth with composite resin. After finishing and polishing, an esthetic and natural-looking restoration was achieved, which completely satisfied the functional and esthetic expectation of the patient and dental team.
Sakai
Vivien Thiemy
VT
Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Anzai
Andrea
A
Silva
Salete Moura Bonifácio
SM
Santos
Carlos Ferreira
CF
Machado
Maria Aparecida Andrade Moreira
MA
D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D011140:Polyurethanes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011859:Radiography; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*
D000180:Acrylic Resins; C029012:Composite Dental Resin; D003188:Composite Resins; D011140:Polyurethanes