Orthodontic reduction of a displaced alveolar fracture: a case study.
A 42-year-old woman had sustained a severe dental trauma with an alveolar fracture after an epileptic attack. A tooth block 31, 32, 33 and 34 was dislocated about 7 mm in buccal direction. Panoramic X-rays and CT-scan disclosed the alveolar fracture without total disjunction of the fragment. An orthodontic appliance was used to reduce the fracture with gentle forces during a 5-month period. Normal function was established and the teeth remained vital.
Ella
Bruno
B
Department of Periodontology and Implantology, Pellegrin Hospital, University Victor Segalen, Bordeaux, France.
Devert
Nathalie
N
Bardinet
Etienne
E
Lauverjat
Yves
Y
Pouget
Jacques
J
Da Costa Noble
Reynald
R
Boileau
Marie-Josée
MJ
D000328:Adult; D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000628:therapy*; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D016896:Treatment Outcome