Bongcheon-dong Dental Clinic: Same-Day Composite Resin Treatment for Upper Front Tooth Fractures, Costs, Estimates, and Time

Bongcheon-dong Dental Clinic, Seoul Remember

I am Director Park Jeong-gi.

Traumatic fractures of the maxillary anterior teeth are one of the emergency treatments

and are one of the cases commonly encountered.

Especially when the incisal edge is broken,

it comes with both cosmetic problems

and functional discomfort,

so prompt treatment is needed.

Today at Bongcheon-dong Dental Clinic,

we will focus on several factors to consider

when restoring fractures of the incisal edges of the maxillary four anterior teeth

(11, 12, 21, and 22)

with composite resin on the same day.

*For easier understanding, related case photos have been attached,

and this post was written for the purpose of providing medical information.

1. Observation of incisal edge fractures

of the maxillary central and lateral incisors

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In this case,

all four upper front teeth have broken tips.

The area used to cut food and bite through it

is called the incisal edge in dental terminology.

It is not possible to know exactly

under what circumstances the tooth broke,

but

maxillary anterior fractures are generally caused mainly by trauma

and can occur due to impacts during sports activities, falls, traffic accidents,

or frequent consumption of hard or chewy foods.

Class I (enamel only)

Class II (extends to dentin)

Class III (extends to the pulp)

Depending on the extent of the fracture,

it can be divided into three categories.

In the case of incisal edge fractures,

most fall under Class I or Class II,

and if the pulp has not been reached,

direct restoration using composite resin is possible.

At Bongcheon-dong Dental Clinic,

if the fracture is not severe

and the natural tooth still has vitality,

because this is an area where aesthetics are important,

we recommend same-day treatment.

2. Treatment method and process

If same-day treatment is decided,

we first check for root inflammation or pulp involvement

through radiographic imaging.

If the pulp is healthy

and no problems in the root area are confirmed,

the next step can proceed.

If the patient feels severe pain

or has symptoms such as tooth sensitivity,

the plan may change,

so we may monitor the condition for several days.

In today’s Bongcheon-dong Dental Clinic case,

in order to perform same-day restoration using light-cured composite resin,

the sharp edges of the fractured area are gently smoothed with a medical bur,

and acid etching is performed.

After thoroughly rinsing off the material,

an bonding agent is applied to improve adhesion,

and then

layered restoration is performed using composite resin.

Rather than hardening the material all at once,

each layer is built up step by step,

ultimately reproducing the anatomical form most similar to the patient’s original tooth.

After smoothing the surface with Sof-Lex discs and polishing strips,

a natural texture and gloss are created.

If the restoration contacts the lower teeth closely,

it is also important to carefully check occlusion

to prevent the material from dislodging through occlusal adjustment.

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Can you feel the natural shape and shade

of the maxillary four anterior teeth restored with composite resin?

3. Cost and estimate

This is probably what many patients are most curious about,

so I will briefly explain the cost.

However, because fees vary depending on each clinic’s set pricing,

please note that today at Bongcheon-dong Dental Clinic,

I am only providing the usual approximate cost.

80,000 to 150,000 KRW per tooth

In addition,

after the tooth breaks,

there may be additional costs for several examinations.

X-ray imaging can be performed for under 10,000 KRW

with national health insurance coverage applied.

*However, depending on the patient’s requests,

the materials used, and the scope of treatment,

the cost may be adjusted.

4. Time required

Then how long does it take to restore four front teeth?

If the patient’s cooperation is good,

it can all be completed within one hour.

That is why it can be done on the same day,

and the biggest advantage is that the problem can be resolved quickly.

Performing treatment on all four teeth at once is more efficient than treating them individually,

and it is also advantageous for shade matching and achieving symmetry,

so

for teeth located in similar positions,

it may be better to proceed together.

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The anterior tooth fracture restoration using composite resin

described today at Bongcheon-dong Dental Clinic is a conservative method that can be completed on the same day,

and through proper material selection and precise technique,

it can produce results that are both highly aesthetic

and functionally satisfying.

However, before all of this,

an accurate diagnosis must come first,

and even more important than that

is to pay close attention in daily life

and be careful so that the teeth do not break in the first place.

Thank you for reading.

This was Park Jeong-gi, dentist at Bongcheon-dong Dental Clinic, Seoul Remember.

Treatment date: 2025.07.14