A case report of crown prosthetic treatment of a vital maxillary premolar with horizontal fracture in the cervical region

Key Points

• This report discusses the treatment of a vital maxillary premolar with a horizontal fracture, focusing on restoring function and aesthetics.
• Reported a case of a 52-year-old woman with a fractured maxillary premolar that caused chewing difficulties and aesthetic concerns.
• Performed orthodontic extrusion and crown lengthening to achieve the ferrule effect.
• Conducted crown prosthetic treatment on the vital tooth after surgical interventions.
• Successful restoration of the maxillary premolar, alleviating chewing difficulties and improving aesthetic appearance.