Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi)
ISSN 1978-3728
Vol. 45 / No. 4 / Published : 2012-12
Order : 2, and page :187 - 191
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Original Article :
Aesthetic treatment on anterior teeth crown fracture caused by dental trauma
Author :
- N anik Zubaidah*1
- Department of Conservative Dentistry Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya - Indonesia
Abstract :
Background: Complicated crown fracture is a tooth fracture that involve enamel, dentine and pulp. The incidence of complicated crown fracture ranges from 2% to 13% of all dental injuries and the most commonly involved teeth are the maxillary central incisors. Various treatment modalities are available depending on the clinical, physiological and radiographic examination of the involved teeth. Purpose: The aim of this case report is to present the management of crown fractures with pulpal exposure caused by traumatic injury, through endorestoration approach to reconstruct the shape and function of the teeth. Case: A 17 years old male with complicated crown fractures of anterior teeth #11 #21 and #22. The patient wish for aesthetic dental treatment in both of its form and function. Case management: Crown fractures of anterior teeth with exposed pulp caused by traumatic injury were reconstructed by endorestoration approach. The endodontic treatment with post and core insertion in the root canal which will increase its retention and porcelain fused to metal crown which will aesthetically recover its original form and function. After restoration the patient feel very glad and confident with the result. Conclusion: Endorestoration treatment on anterior teeth with complicated crown fractures and exposed pulp is able to recover the normal form, function and dental aesthetic in accordance with stomatognatic system and self confidence.
Keyword :
Traumatic dental injury, complicated crown fracture, endorestoration,
References :
Mutan HA,(2008) Treatment of traumatized maxillary permanent lateral and central horizontal root fractures. - : Indian J Dent Res
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