Autogenous attachment technique with esthetics in mind: trauma management case report

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Endodontics
• Dental Traumatology

Background:

• Anterior tooth fractures, particularly in maxillary central incisors, are common dental emergencies.
• Pulp involvement in crown fractures leads to significant patient discomfort, including sensitivity and pain.
• Effective management requires addressing both the immediate pain and the long-term esthetic restoration.

Observation:

• A patient presented with a crown fracture involving pulp tissue, causing severe sensitivity and pain.
• The case involved an emergency dental situation requiring prompt intervention.
• The primary challenge was to provide immediate pain relief and achieve a satisfactory esthetic result.

Findings:

• Endodontic therapy was performed to address the pulp involvement and pain.
• Restoration was achieved using an innovative autogenous tooth fragment attachment technique.
• This approach aimed to reattach the fractured natural tooth segment.

Implications:

• This case highlights a viable technique for managing complex anterior tooth fractures.
• Autogenous tooth fragment restoration offers a potentially conservative and esthetic solution.
• The described method provides a valuable option for emergency dental trauma management, balancing pain relief and esthetics.