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Esthetics and super glue: a case report.

Sheldon Winkler¹, Robert Wood, Anne M Facchiano

¹Temple University School of Dentistry, 3223 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140-5096, USA. swinkdent@aol.com

The Journal of Oral Implantology

|January 15, 2004

Summary

Using super glue for dental repair is unsafe. This method can cause adverse reactions in teeth and surrounding oral tissues, making professional dental care essential.

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Biomaterials

Background:

Self-treatment of dental damage is common.
Super glue (cyanoacrylate) is a readily available adhesive.

Observation:

A case study details a patient using super glue to repair maxillary teeth.
The patient sought to address damage to their teeth.

Findings:

Super glue application to teeth can lead to adverse tissue reactions.
Potential complications include damage to hard and soft oral tissues.

Implications:

Discourages the use of super glue for dental self-repair.
Highlights the risks associated with non-professional dental interventions.
Emphasizes the need for professional dental consultation and treatment for tooth damage.

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