Hemisection as an alternative treatment for vertically fractured mandibular molars.
Hemisection of mandibular molars may be a viable treatment option when vertical root fracture has occurred and the other root is healthy. This article discusses a case that presents the techniques involved in hemisection and restoration of the remaining tooth root.
Department of Endodontics, Prosthetics, and Operative Dentistry, University of Maryland, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Gregori M
GM
Kurtzman
Lee H
LH
Silverstein
Peter C
PC
Shatz
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008963:Molar / Q000601:surgery*; D011176:Post and Core Technique; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000293:injuries*