Aesthetic Rehabilitation of Fractured Tooth with Indirect Composite in Children – A Case Report
Year: 2025 Volume: 10 Issue: 2 Pages: 14–19
Authors
Jones¹, Clins², Aiswarya³, Aparna⁴
Corresponding Author
Dr. Jones Sajan Zachariah Email: jonessajan13@gmail.com
Abstract
Background: Traumatic crown fractures are common in children and may result in significant aesthetic, functional, and psychological concerns. When fragment reattachment is not feasible, indirect composite restorations provide a conservative alternative with improved strength and esthetics. Case Report: An 11-year-old boy presented with an Ellis Class II fracture of the maxillary left central incisor following trauma sustained two years earlier. Clinical examination, radiographic evaluation, and pulp vitality testing confirmed a vital tooth with an uncomplicated crown fracture. Tooth preparation was performed, an elastomeric impression was made, and an indirect composite veneer was fabricated in the laboratory. The veneer was bonded using a flowable light-cured composite under rubber dam isolation. Follow-up examinations at 1 week, 1, 3, 6, and 12 months demonstrated satisfactory aesthetics, function, and absence of clinical complications. Conclusion: Indirect composite veneers offer a predictable and aesthetically pleasing treatment option for restoring fractured anterior teeth in children. Improved colour stability, enhanced mechanical properties, and reduced polymerization shrinkage make them a valuable alternative to direct composite restorations in selected pediatric trauma cases.
Keywords
Young Permanent Teeth, Indirect Composite, Aesthetic Restoration
How to Cite This Article
Jones, Clins, Aiswarya, Aparna. Aesthetic Rehabilitation of Fractured Tooth with Indirect Composite in Children – A Case Report. Int J Pedo Rehab 2025;10(2):14–19. https://doi.org/10.56501/Intjpedorehab.102.ijped0008
