From Breakage to Brilliance, The Power of Fragment Reattachment- A case report
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Coronal fracture of the anterior teeth is mainly common among children and adolescents. Though diverse treatment modalities are available, tooth fragment reattachment is generally considered a viable treatment option due to simplicity, natural aesthetics, and functional success. This case report highlights in detail the fragment reattachment procedure of a fracture central incisor in a 11 year old patient.
Fragment reattachment was found to be a functional and aesthetically acceptable treatment option in restoring the integrity of fractured permanent incisors irrespective of the time elapsed. Reattachment provides rapid outcome thereby, imparting an overall sense of optimism and confidence. It is relatively inexpensive compared to other comprehensive treatment procedures. The procedure is very simple, requiring less chair-side time.
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