Treatment of uncomplicated coronal fracture by fragment reattachment: Report of two clinical cases

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Uncomplicated crown fracture affects enamel and dentin without pulp exposure.¹ According to the International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) clinical guidelines, traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) occur most frequently in children and young adults. The most common lesions in the primary dentition are luxations, while in the permanent dentition crown fractures are more frequently.² The treatment of uncomplicated coronal fractures covers a wide range of therapeutic procedures such as polishing sharp edges to avoid lacerations to the tongue and lips, temporary protection of the dentin, reconstruction with resins or with the patient's own tooth fragment.The  purpose of this study is to report the cases of two uncomplicated coronal fractures that were treated with dental fragment repositioning technique, in two patients who come the Pediatric Dentistry Department of the Centro Medico Docente La Trinidad for emergencies.