Management of a Fractured Upper Second Molar (Tooth 17): Composite Build-Up and Zirconia Crown Restoration

Chief Complaint & Anamnesis A 45-year-old patient presented with a complaint of mobility of a fragment of tooth 17 (upper right second molar), accompanied by pain and discomfort during eating. No relevant systemic conditions were reported. The onset of symptoms was gradual, consistent with a progressive crown fracture. Clinical Examination Intraoral examination confirmed partial mobility of a coronal fragment of tooth 17. To improve access and visibility of the fracture zone, the soft tissues were gently retracted using sterile Teflon tape. The fracture margins were then stained with a caries-disclosing dye to precisely delineate the extent of the fracture line and assess its depth relative to the gingival margin. Initial presentation of tooth 17. Sterile Teflon tape was used to…