Restoration of a large class IV fracture using direct composite resin: A clinical report

Mario F Romero; Jamie Grant Austin; Megan Todd

doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2017.02.007

Restoration of a large class IV fracture using direct composite resin: A clinical report

J Prosthet Dent. 2017 Oct;118(4):447-451. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2017.02.007. Epub 2017 Apr 3.

Authors

Mario F Romero¹, Jamie Grant Austin², Megan Todd³

Affiliations

¹ Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Augusta University, Dental College of Georgia, Augusta, Ga. Electronic address: maromero@augusta.edu.
² Doctoral student, Augusta University, Dental College of Georgia, Augusta, Ga.
³ Clinical Instructor, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Augusta University, Dental College of Georgia, Augusta, Ga.

PMID: 28385442
DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2017.02.007

Abstract

Restoration of anterior tooth fractures is a common dental procedure. Both direct and indirect options are clinically acceptable to repair fractured teeth. For a large class IV fracture, treatment planning is time consuming, and the artistic skills necessary to achieve optimal results can be daunting. This clinical report describes a step-by-step protocol for achieving highly esthetic direct anterior restorations.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Composite Resins*
Dental Restoration, Permanent / methods*
Humans
Incisor / injuries*
Male
Tooth Fractures / classification*
Tooth Fractures / therapy*

Substances

Composite Resins