Forced eruption in the treatment of transverse root fractures.
A relatively new method for treating transverse root fractures near the gingival crevice is reviewed. Two cases are described in which the fractured teeth are orthodontically erupted to facilitate restoration. A periodontal pocket was reduced in the first case, and the technique was modified to accommodate a patient wearing a partial denture in the second case. The technique appears to be a favorable alternative to extraction or periodontal surgery.
D000293:Adolescent; D003442:Crowns; D003481:Cuspid; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D008875:Middle Aged; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000628:therapy*; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000293:injuries*