Reattachment Of Embedded Tooth Fragment: A Case Report.
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2010-07
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Soft tissue injuries are relatively common following traumatic dental injuries in children. This report describes a case of a nine
year old girl who had a foreign body embedded in the lower lip due to fall, while playing. Thorough clinical examination
followed by soft tissue radiographs confirmed the presence of a fractured incisal fragment, which was surgically retrieved
under local anesthesia. The fragment was then reattached using a dentin bonding agent. Fragment reattachment is a
realistic alternative to resin composite buildup for restoring esthetics and function of the traumatized dentition. The natural
fragments can be used to ensure the restoration “ad integrum” of the dental crown by simple bonding. With expected
improved bonding technology in the future, these fragments may serve for many years.
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Fracture, Fragment reattachment, Bonding
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Thejokrishna P, Prabhakar A R, Kurthukoti A J. Reattachment Of Embedded Tooth Fragment: A Case Report. Annals and Essences of Dentistry. 2010 July-Sept; 2(3): 77-81.