Restorative treatment of crown fracture in lateral incisors with a direct composite resin stratification technique

Publication date: August–December 2013 Source:Pediatric Dental Journal, Volume 23, Issues 2–3 Author(s): Josué Martos , Carina Folgearini Silveira , Luiz Fernando Machado Silveira The coronal fracture is an unexpected occurrence and requires professional preparation and an urgent approach. The classification of these traumas are classified like enamel fracture, enamel/dentin or enamel/dentin/pulp. Thus, a coronal fracture involving non-complicated enamel and dentin might receive different types of treatment, such as reattachment of fragments or restoration with composite materials. The aim of this article was to describe an approach for enhance the aesthetic appearance of fractured maxillary lateral incisor through the direct layering of composite resin.

Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - November 6, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research