Management of an Unsuccessful Regenerative Endodontic Procedure after Tooth Fracture: A Case Report

Luísa Bandeira Lopes, Francisco Paredes, Andreia Pimenta, Inês Carpinteiro

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Abstract

Dental trauma is a very frequent occurrence in children and adolescents, which creates a great impact on the esthetics, functions, and phonetics. Traumatic dental injuries can range from simple enamel fractures to permanent tooth loss. This case report presents an eight-year-old patient with an uncomplicated crown fracture of tooth 21, and 30 days after trauma, it was diagnosed as necrotic pulp. The first treatment choice was a regenerative endodontic procedure (REP), however, the failure led to apexification with Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA). The chosen rehabilitation was a composite veneer. Concerning the available literature and fracture enamel dentin, the treatment approach proposed for the case provided good functional and esthetic outcomes.

Original languageEnglish
Article number94
JournalDentistry Journal
Volume8
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2020

Keywords

  • Dental trauma
  • Mineral trioxide aggregate
  • Regenerative endodontic procedure
  • Tooth fracture

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