Treatment of a horizontal root fracture by vital root submergence.
Cervical third horizontal root fractures in immature permanent teeth often present complicated and unpredictable treatment options. This case report describes the successful management of a horizontal root fracture in an open apex tooth by vital root submergence and subsequent nonsurgical root canal therapy.
Johnson
B R
BR
Department of Endodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago 60612, USA.
Jensen
M R
MR
D002648:Child; D003790:Dental Pulp Necrosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005881:Gingiva / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible; D010485:Periapical Periodontitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D019233:Retreatment; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000293:injuries