Rehabilitation using endocrown for fracture of maxillary anterior teeth due to trauma in adolescence: a case report
10.14368/jdras.2024.40.1.24
- Author:
So-Yeon LEE
1
;
Sung-Ae SON
;
Jeong-Kil PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
2024;40(1):24-30
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:EN
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Abstract:
Complicated crown fractures of maxillary anterior teeth caused by trauma in adolescence can cause functional and aesthetic problems. For crown fractures with pulp exposure, various restorative methods can be considered depending on the amount of remaining tooth structure. Direct resin restorations are the most traditional and effective method, but they are likely to discolor and break over time. Fixed prosthesis have a high possibility of re-restoration due to marginal disharmony due to tooth movement during the growth period, and restorations using post which are mainly performed for extensive crown fractures increase the risk of root perforation and root fracture. However, endocrown is an integrated structure that gains retention force from the pulp space, enabling effective reconstruction from a biomechanical perspective and providing advantages in restoring function and aesthetics.Therefore, endocrown can be considered as a restoration method for complicated crown fractures caused by trauma in adolescence.
