Baba Farid University Dental Journal

  • Year: 2010
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue: 2

Enamelo-Dentin Transplantation: A New Approach in Restoring Class V Lesions

  • Author:
  • Sunandan Mittal, Tarun Kumar, Ramta Bansal
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 67 to 69

Department of conservative, dentistry and Endodontics, Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences, Faridkot

Abstract

Tooth fragments obtained either from the patient or from a tooth bank may be used as a safe and reliable alternative to restore dental anatomy and function with xcellent biomechanical properties. The use of bonded tooth fragments as biological restorations constitutes a viable restorative alternative for teeth with cervical lesions. This case-report presents a newer approach in restoring class V cervical lesions. The technique consists of enamel-dentinal transplantation to deep cervical defects with the help of adhesive restorative materials. The transplanted tooth fragment retains its own characteristics and when given in the recipient tooth after proper colour and texture matching, will give the tooth sense of originality and esthetic rehabilitation.

Keywords

Tooth Fragment, Reattachment, Biological Restoration, Transplantation, Class V, Lesions, Fragment Bonding, Flowable Composite