Use of glass fiber post and composite resin in restoration of a vertical fractured tooth

Abstract

Combined coronal and vertical root fractures are difficult to treat and extraction of the affected tooth is quite often indicated. In anterior teeth, esthetics and function must be reestablished immediately. This case describes the restoration of a fractured upper right central incisor using a glass fiber post and adhesive composite. At the follow-up appointment, 13 months later, clinical and radiographical examinations revealed the glass fiber post and restoration in place, suggesting the efficacy of the treatment in maintaining fractured tooth.

Functional and Esthetic Rehabilitation of a Child with Early Childhood Caries: a Case Report

“…Preserving the natural tooth is the best way to aid in normal growth and development of the child. There are lot of resources available for the treatment to provide the patient in the best possible way [8][9][10]. Along with these dental benefits, it also contributes towards the improvement of general and psychological wellbeing of the child [11][12].…”

Use of customized fiber posts for the aesthetic treatment of severely compromised teeth: a case report

“…It is important to remember that a conservative approach should be planned for the residual tissue to achieve clinical success of the prosthetic restoration (7–12). In the case described the prognosis of the severely damaged teeth, whilst still uncertain, has been improved thanks to the use of fiber posts and self‐adhesive resin cement, increasing post retention and reinforcing the teeth structure.…”

The restoration of a maxillary central incisor fracture with the original crown fragment using a glass fiber‐reinforced post: a clinical report

“…Moreover, Fidel et al. (41) used glass fiber and composite resin to restore a vertically fractured tooth. In our case, glass fiber was used to increase retention of the reattached crown fragment.…”

“…In addition to the similarity in elasticity to that of dentin (39), the ability to cement glass fibers with adhesive is very important, along with the good esthetic results (40). Moreover, Fidel et al (41) used glass fiber and composite resin to restore a vertically fractured tooth. In our case, glass fiber was used to increase retention of the reattached crown fragment.…”