A Case Report on Complicated Crown-root Fracture

Abstract

The current study describes a young adult with a complicated crown fracture. Endodontic treatment of the involved teeth was followed by orthodontic extrusion with certain modifications, periodontal surgery to restore biologic width and achieve proper aesthetics, and the placement of definitive crowns. Traumatic injuries to the teeth and their structures are complicated and necessitate a thorough examination, accurate diagnosis, consideration of all factors involved, and a multidisciplinary approach for a successful treatment outcome. A 23-year-old male patient reported to the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics with a complaint of pain in broken upper front teeth. A fractured tooth presents a multifaceted problem which warrants a multidisciplinary treatment. A fractured tooth presents a multifaceted problem which warrants a multidisciplinary treatment. Interdisciplinary treatment approach holds true especially in multifaceted problems like traumatic tooth fracture. Every dental professional must be prepared to assess and treat efficiently. This study highlights the use of an anterior bite plane to enable simultaneous bite opening and tooth extrusion. Continuing with tooth extrusion in spite of hindrance from the opposing arch could result in misdirected forces, change in direction of tooth movement and/or unwanted tooth movement in the opposing arch.