Conservative management of displaced horizontal root fracture in vital maxillary premolar: A case report
Sheikh Bilal Badara, Robia Ghafoora, Hameed Muhammad Hasana, Natasha Anwerb
- aDental section, Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
- bDental section, Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan
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Abstract
Background/Aim: The management of horizontal root fracture is not straight forward. It depends upon the location of the fracture, mobility and vitality of fractured tooth segment. The goal of treatment is to restore the shape and function of affected tooth. Case report: This following case report described the conservative management of horizontal root fracture which was also displaced but somehow maintained its vitality. The affected tooth was initially stabilized and followed up in the subsequent appointments for evaluation of vitality that turned out to be vital, thus, preventing any unnecessary intervention. Conclusions: Horizontal root fractures in the vital teeth should be initially managed conservatively and every effort should be made to preserve the vitality of tooth.
TL;DRHorizontal root fractures in the vital teeth should be initially managed conservatively and every effort should be made to preserve the vitality of tooth. (Semantic Scholar)