Reattachment of a Dehydrated Tooth Fragment Using Retentive Holes

Cureus. 2020 Jan 13;12(1):e6640. doi: 10.7759/cureus.6640.

Abstract

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 paper presents a case of a 10.5-year-old female patient with a fractured maxillary central incisor with a dehydrated fragment. The dehydrated fragmented part was reattached with the help of retentive holes using an adhesive bonding agent and a resin composite cement. Follow-up at 15 months showed that the tooth was vital and functional with natural aesthetics.

Keywords: dental trauma; reattachment; resin cement; retentive hole; tooth fragment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports