Crown Fracture of an Unerupted Incisor in a Young Child: Case Report and Restorative Protocol.

AIM

This case report describes a protocol for restoring a crown fracture of an unerupted permanent incisor in a child.

BACKGROUND

Crown fractures are an important concern in pediatric dentistry due to the negative impact on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in children and adolescents resulting from functional limitations as well as consequences related to social and emotional well-being.

CASE DESCRIPTION

An enamel and dentin fracture of the crown of unerupted tooth 11 due to direct trauma is being presented in a 7-year-old girl. The restorative treatment involved minimally invasive dentistry, including computer-aided design (CAD)/computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technology and direct resin restoration.

CONCLUSION

The treatment decision was essential for maintaining pulp vitality and continued root development, as well as ensuring esthetic and functional results.

CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Crown fracture of an unerupted incisor may occur in childhood, requiring a long-term clinical and radiographic follow-up. Predictable, positive, and reliable esthetic outcomes can be achieved using CAD/CAM technology combined with adhesive protocols.

HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE

Kamanski D, Tavares JG, Weber JBB, Crown Fracture of an Unerupted Incisor in a Young Child: Case Report and Restorative Protocol. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2022;15(5):636-641.