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April 27, 2026Case Reports in Dentistry0 citationsOpen Access

Natural Crown Space Maintainer for Cervical Crown–Root Fracture in a Young Athlete

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OGO P GonulalMŞMeryem ŞAHİNOKOnur Kesici

Key Points

  • The aim is to manage cervical crown-root fractures in young athletes, focusing on psychological effects and clinical treatment options.
  • Described the case of a 13-year-old male patient with a cervical crown-root fracture.
  • Repositioned and stabilized the natural crown using a fiber-reinforced space maintainer.
  • Successful stabilization of the fracture using the fiber-reinforced splinting system.
  • Improved psychological and social well-being for the patient following treatment.

Abstract

Repetitive traumatic injuries are frequently observed among children and adolescents, particularly in those engaged in contact sports, where the risk is significantly elevated. The loss of anterior teeth may adversely affect an individual’s psychological and social well‐being, making such injuries especially important in younger patients. Dental practitioners, and pediatric dentists in particular, often encounter crown–root fractures in their clinical practice. Fiber‐reinforced splinting systems have recently emerged as an alternative to traditional space maintainers in dental treatment. In this report, we describe the management of a 13‐year‐old male patient with a cervical crown–root fracture, in whom the natural crown was repositioned and stabilized using a fiber‐reinforced space maintainer.

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Gonulal et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69eefdb5fede9185760d46e6https://doi.org/10.1155/crid/8851093
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