# Conservative Management of a Non-vital, Young, Permanent Tooth in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report

## TL;DR

This case report describes the treatment of a fractured tooth in an 11-year-old girl using conservative dental methods.

## Contribution

The paper presents a specific case of conservative management of a non-vital tooth in a pediatric patient.

## Key findings

- A preventive treatment followed by root canal therapy and composite restoration was performed.
- The treatment outcome was linked to the dentist's skill and technical mastery.

## Abstract

A fracture due to trauma in children is one of the most common traumas treated by dentists. Pain, swelling, and aesthetics are some of the most common chief complaints patients report to dental clinics after trauma. The anterior teeth play a significant role in the aesthetics of the patient's smile thus affecting the patient's psychological well-being. In addition, they are also important for mastication and speech. Treatment of fractured teeth, especially in the anterior region, has always been a major concern of aesthetics for the patient and the dentist. The most commonly observed fracture, i.e., Ellis class IV fracture includes endodontic treatment due to exposure of the pulp during trauma. This brief case report presents a case of an 11-year-old female with the chief complaint of a fractured tooth in the maxillary front teeth region. The treatment plan included the preventive procedures followed by root canal treatment and composite restoration with the right permanent maxillary lateral incisor. The benefit of this is directly linked to the professional's dexterity, skill, and technical mastery, as well as the achievement of desirable outcomes.