Tooth fragment reattachment following crown root fracture : a case report

Abstract

A 32-year-old Maltese man presented with a complicated crown-root fracture of a maxillary lateral incisor. The fracture extended sub-gingivally, and apical to the alveolar bone crest, invading the biologic width. Flap surgery to expose the fractured root face was performed and the coronal tooth fragment reattached with a dual-cure resin adhesive. Examination six months after treatment revealed periodontal health good esthetics and normal function. Clinical Relevance: Tooth fragment reattachment is an alternative way of restoring a fractured anterior tooth and should always be considered in treatment planning when the tooth fragment has been recovered.