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Preoperative photograph depicts fractured 53.
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There was a fracture in the right maxillary canine (tooth number 53) with the oblique fracture line extending subgingivally (Figure 1).
Preoperative radiograph depicts oblique crown-root fracture extending beyond cementoenamel junction.
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Radiograph (IOPA) taken in the right anterior region of the jaw (tooth number 53) revealed evidence of fracture line running 2 mm below the cementoenamel junction and involving the pulp (Figure 2).
Surgically extruded 53.
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The mobile tooth fragment was extracted, and the remaining tooth structure was surgically extruded using a maxillary anterior forceps (Figure 3).
Surgically extruded 53 stabilised using composite splint.
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The bonding agent was applied, and a semirigid splint was placed and stabilised using a flowable composite (Figure 4).
Radiograph taken at 6th-month follow-up.
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The patient was followed up periodically at the 3rd month, 6th month, and 12th month (Figures 5 and 6).
Radiograph taken at 12th-month follow-up.
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The patient was followed up periodically at the 3rd month, 6th month, and 12th month (Figures 5 and 6).