Management and Followup of Complicated Crown Fractures in Young Patients Treated with Partial Pulpotomy
Figure 1
(a) Initial clinical image of patient 4 h after trauma with complicated crown fracture in maxillary left central incisor, with ulcerated and exposed pulp, and enamel crown fracture in left lateral incisor. (b) Initial radiograph showing loss of dental structure, complete root development, closed apices, normal periodontal ligament, and absence of root or alveolar bone fractures. (c) Resin reconstruction and reattachment of tooth fragments after treatment. (d) Posttreatment radiograph showing indirect pulp capping with resin reconstruction in the maxillary left lateral incisor and pulpotomy with reattachment of the dental fragments in the left central incisor. (e-f) Clinical and radiographic examinations 6 months after trauma. Patient showed no periodontal or periapical pathology, nor pulpal signs or symptoms.
