Aesthetic Restoration of an Anterior Incisor: Post and Core Management - A Case Report
Introduction Rehabilitation of endodontically treated anterior teeth presents a clinical challenge that requires a careful balance between esthetics, function, and biomechanical stability. This case report describes a conservative, prosthetically driven approach using a prefabricated fiber post and a zirconia crown for the restoration of a fractured maxillary lateral incisor. Case Presentation A 34-year-old female patient presented with a traumatically fractured maxillary lateral incisor (22). Following endodontic therapy, a prefabricated fiber-reinforced post was cemented with dual-cure resin cement, followed by composite core build-up and restoration with a translucent zirconia crown. The treatment successfully restored tooth form, function, and esthetics with satisfactory shade matching and patient acceptance. Conclusion The combined use of fiber-reinforced posts and zirconia crowns offers a conservative, reliable, and esthetically favorable solution for anterior tooth rehabilitation. Their dentin-like elastic properties and optical compatibility make them suitable for long-term functional and cosmetic success.
Authors
- Bharti Dua
- Nidhi Gupta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4642-1826)
- Meena Jain
- Asila Dalwai
- Rajiv Kumar Gupta
- Akshay Bhargava
- Manisha Yersong
Institutions
- Santosh University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Open Medicine Journal
- Published
- 2026-03-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2174/0118742203426459260218071003
- Primary Topic
- Dental Trauma and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00