Esthetic and functional rehabilitation via reattachment of dental fragments
Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 11, 2026
3D Planning and Printing of Patient Specific Implants for Reconstruction of Bony Defects
Published on: August 4, 2020
Diogo de Azevedo Miranda1, Núbia Pavesi Pini, Abigail Matthews
1Department of Restorative Dentistry, Operative Dentistry Area, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil.
Abstract:
Anterior teeth fractures are frequently encountered in clinical practice. The reattachment of dental fragments, if possible, is a conservative and effective technique, which is utilized in this case. This case presentation concerns an 18-year-old male patient with a root-crown fracture of the left maxillary central incisor, which involves the periodontal biologic space. The treatment was the reattachment of the dental fragment with a composite resin and adhesive, in association with periodontal surgery. The reattachment technique described in this case report is simple, but it provides long-lasting esthetics and improved function via a very conservative approach.
Related Concept Videos
01:27Fractures: Bone Repair
Minor fractures with no bone displacement are treated by immobilizing the fractured bone using a cast or splint. However, in the case of fractures with displaced bones, the broken bones are repositioned before immobilization to ensure successful healing without deformation and loss of function. The realignment of fractured bone ends is performed through a process called reduction. If the procedure...
01:15Teeth
In the bud stage, the tooth germ (an aggregation of cells) starts to form in the developing jawbone. During the cap stage, the tooth germ differentiates into enamel organ, dental papilla, and dental sac, which will later develop into the tooth's enamel, dentin and...