Publication: An Overview of Management of Root Fractures
Date
2014
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Kathmandu University
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Crown or root fractures are the most commonly encountered emergencies in the
dental clinic. Root fractures occur in fewer than eight percent of the traumatic
injuries to permanent teeth. They are broadly classified as horizontal and vertical
root fractures. Correct diagnosis of root fractures is essential to ensure a proper
treatment plan and hence, the best possible prognosis. Indication of the type of
treatment to be used depends primarily on the level of the fracture line. Therefore,
a clinician must also have a thorough knowledge of the various treatment
approaches to devise a treatment plan accordingly. Various treatment strategies
have been proposed, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Hence,
this literature review presents an overview of the various types of root fractures
and their management.
KEYWORDS
Horizontal root fractures, root fractures, splinting, traumatic injuries, vertical root
fractures.
Description
Prithviraj DR,1 Bhalla HK,1 Vashisht R,1 Regish KM,2 Suresh P1
1Department of Prosthodontics
Govt. Dental College and Research Institute
Victoria Hospital Campus, Fort, Bangalore 560002, India
2Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences
Virajpet, Coorg, India
Keywords
Horizontal root fractures, Root fractures, Splinting, Traumatic injuries, Vertical root fractures