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Tooth fragment reattachment after retrieval from the lower lip - a case report
Antoniella Busuttil Naudi1, Diane E Fung
1Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, Glasgow, UK.
Summary
Reattaching a lost tooth fragment using acid-etch and resin bonding is the best treatment for uncomplicated crown fractures. This technique successfully restored a child's maxillary central incisor after the fragment was found embedded in the lip.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Dental Trauma
- Restorative Dentistry
Background:
- Uncomplicated crown fractures of the maxillary central incisor are common dental injuries.
- Fragment reattachment is considered the optimal treatment if the tooth fragment is available and stored correctly.
Observation:
- A child presented with an uncomplicated crown fracture of a maxillary central incisor.
- The missing tooth fragment was found embedded in the child's lower lip.
Findings:
- The fractured tooth fragment was successfully reattached to the maxillary central incisor.
- A combination of acid-etch and enamel-bonding resin technique was utilized for the reattachment.
Implications:
- This case highlights the successful application of fragment reattachment for traumatic dental injuries.
- The acid-etch and resin bonding technique offers a viable and effective method for restoring fractured teeth, even when the fragment is unexpectedly located.
