title: Treatment of a horizontal root fracture by vital root submergence.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago 60612, USA.
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Jensen
mesh_terms: 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