IP Annals of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2581-4796
Online ISSN: 2581-480X
IP Annals of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry (APRD) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2015 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be publishing the article more...Case Report
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Volume : 10, Issue : 4, Year : 2024
Article Page : 334-337
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.aprd.2024.063
Abstract
Anterior tooth loss can significantly affect self-esteem, particularly in young individuals. Traditional treatments like removable prostheses often fail to meet aesthetic and functional standards. Using the patient’s natural tooth as a temporary bridge offers a perfect match in size, shape, and color, with psychological benefits. In this case, a 24-year-old male with a fractured maxillary left central incisor underwent tooth extraction. The extracted tooth was cleaned, reshaped with composite resin, and attached to adjacent teeth using fiber-reinforced composite. This technique provided immediate restoration with an aesthetically pleasing ovate pontic design that supported natural gingival health. The patient reported satisfaction with the aesthetic and functional outcome after one month. Utilizing the natural tooth as a pontic is cost-effective, minimally invasive, and preserves future treatment options, making it an ideal temporary solution for anterior tooth loss.
Keywords: Aesthetic dentistry, Anterior tooth loss, Fiberreinforced composite, Natural tooth pontic, Ovate pontic design, Temporary restoration, Traumainduced tooth loss
How to cite : Mallick A, Shenvi S, Immediate fixed temporization with a natural tooth crown pontic and fiber-reinforced composite following horizontal root fracture: A case report. IP Ann Prosthodont Restor Dent 2024;10(4):334-337
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