Aesthetic Rehabilitation of Ellis Class II Fracture Using the Template Technique A Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Coronal fracture in permanent dentition is the most common type of dental injury in children. It creates a serious social and psychological barrier for both the child and the parent. The clinician should take into consideration aspects of esthetics and should extract the exact treatment plan. Case Report: A 10-year-old boy reported to the outpatient Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, KLE VKIDS, Belagavi, Karnataka, India for the treatment of a fractured upper front tooth with aesthetic concern. Intra-orally a clinical try-in of the template was done to ensure adequate fit. After appropriate shade selection of the composite material, this crown former was used to restore the fractured tooth with minimal post-restoration finishing and polishing. Conclusion: This case report describes an aesthetic rehabilitation of fractured anterior teeth using the template technique.