title: Crown fragment reattachment: report of an extensive case with intra-canal anchorage.
abstract: This paper describes the resolution of an extensive complicated crown-root fracture of an endodontically treated maxillary central incisor. Initially, the fractured crown was splinted to the adjacent teeth with orthodontic wire and composite resin. Subsequently, the crown fragment was reattached by means of a fiber post using a hybrid composite resin. Early stage success was achieved with the observance of normality in function, esthetics, and health of the tooth and surrounding periodontal structures. An athletic mouthguard was fabricated to prevent further trauma. Advantages, disadvantages, and prognosis of the treatment presented are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27516-7450, USA.
authors.forename: Gustavo M S
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Oliveira
authors.forename: Greice B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Oliveira
authors.forename: André V
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Ritter
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries*; D008437:Maxilla; D010516:Periodontal Splints; D011176:Post and Core Technique; D019228:Tooth Crown / Q000293:injuries; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D019553:Tooth, Nonvital / Q000150:complications*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins