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ArticleBMC oral health2024

Single- versus multi-visit approach for fragment reattachment in complicated crown-root fractures: a cohort study.

Hanghang Liu, Xuefeng Zhang, Xiaohui Zhang, Yongle Shi, Jinhuan Chen, Xian Liu

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Hanghang LiuState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No 14, Section 3 of Renmin South Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.
Xuefeng ZhangState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No 14, Section 3 of Renmin South Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.
Xiaohui ZhangState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No 14, Section 3 of Renmin South Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.
Yongle ShiState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No 14, Section 3 of Renmin South Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.
Jinhuan ChenState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No 14, Section 3 of Renmin South Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China. yezhengg@foxmail.com.
Xian LiuState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No 14, Section 3 of Renmin South Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China. jssyliuxian@163.com.

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Abstract

backgroundComplicated crown-root fractures are a type of tooth fracture that involves the enamel, dentin, and cementum and accompanied by pulp exposure. The treatment of a complicated crown-root fracture is always challenging due to the difficulties in achieving a hermetic seal and a stable restoration with a fracture level close to the crestale bone level. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the efficacy of single-visit and multi-visit approaches for fragment reattachment in complicated crown-root fractures of anterior teeth.

methodsTwo cohort consist of 10 adolescent patients in each group at both genders, who suffered from permanent anterior tooth complicated crown-root fracture were included. Fragment reattachment with root canal treatment was performed with either single or multiple-visit approach. Single visit fragment attachement combined with root cannel therapy was conducted in single-visit approach group immediately after injury. Fragment attachment, root cananel therapy and post resoration were performed during three times ' clinical visit in multi-visit approach group.

resultsAll the patients in both groups achieved satisfactory aesthetic results one year after fragment reattachment. Patients who underwent a multi-visit approach had a significantly shorter operative duration, less intra-operative pain and fatigue, slightly better periodontal health at an early stage, and a decreased incidence of temporomandibular joint disorders compared to those who underwent a single-visit approach. However, multiple visits approach may increase the risk of fragment detachment postoperatively.

conclusionFragment reattachment a reliable but temporary technique for adolescent patients who have suffered from complicated crown-root fractures. Multi-visit approach showed similar effecacy to single-visit approach but with slightly less complications. The choose of these two merhos should depend on the specific patient situation and patient compliance.

trial registrationThis prospective cohort study was retrospectively registered in Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2300076811) on 19/10/2023.

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Root Canal TherapyTooth CrownTooth FracturesTooth RootAdolescentCohort StudiesDental Restoration, PermanentFemaleHumansMaleCrown-root fractureDental traumatologyFragment reattachmentMultidisciplinary dental treatment

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