An esthetic appeal to the treatment of an oblique crown root fracture–a case report

Fractured anterior tooth with a fracture line extending subgingivally poses multiple problems to clinicians. Since it requires exposure of sound tooth structure to achieve proper finish line for restoration, it is necessary to elevate the fracture line above the epithelial attachment. Orthodontic forced eruption is suitable approach for extrusion of tooth, without disturbing esthetics, in cases where fracture line is extending below gingiva or alvelor bone crest. Conventional orthodontic appliance is unappealing due to brackets. This case report describes a novel approach to establish not only long term restorative success but also immediate dental esthetics, using modified cast post with hook and labial acrylic veneer attached to it so that the patient is able to smile with confidence during course of treatment.