Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: Tooth fractures are commonly reported emergencies in dental practise. They can vary in severity from a simple enamel fracture to complete avulsion of tooth. Among these injuries, crown-root fractures are considered to be the most common cause of tooth loss.1 They are clinically challenging cases to treat as management of such cases requires a multidisciplinary approach for complete rehabilitation. Reattachment of the tooth fragment is the most conservative and biological treatment available in case of crown-root fractures if the fractured tooth fragments are available and reported early in a clean and hydrated state.2 Reattachment can be done with the help of fibre-reinforced posts which provides increased retention of fractured crown segment and is less subjected to root fracture due to adhesive and elastic properties.3 In cases of fractures extending subgingivally, an envelope flap helps to achieve …
Source: BMJ Case Reports
Authors: Nishant Sinha, Abishek Lakinepally, Munira Diwan, Dileep Kishore Samarthy
Language: English
Topic: Dental Trauma and Treatments
Subfield: General Dentistry
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2806251817