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Natural Crown Space Maintainer for Cervical Crown–Root Fracture in a Young Athlete

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Repetitive traumatic injuries are frequently observed among children and adolescents, particularly in those engaged in contact sports, where the risk is significantly elevated. The loss of anterior teeth may adversely affect an individual's psychological and social well-being, making such injuries especially important in younger patients. Dental practitioners, and pediatric dentists in particular, often encounter crown-root fractures in their clinical practice. Fiber-reinforced splinting systems have recently emerged as an alternative to traditional space maintainers in dental treatment. In this report, we describe the management of a 13-year-old male patient with a cervical crown-root fracture, in whom the natural crown was repositioned and stabilized using a fiber-reinforced space maintainer.

Source: Case Reports in Dentistry

DOI: 10.1155/crid/8851093

Authors: Oyku Peker Gonulal, Meryem Sahin, Onur Kesici

Institution: Mersin Üniversitesi

Language: English

Topic: Dental Trauma and Treatments

Subfield: Emergency Medical Services

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $870