Multidisciplinary treatment of a fractured root: a case report.
OBJECTIVE
To describe the orthodontic, periodontal and prosthetic management of a case with a 3 mm root fracture below the crest of the alveolar bone.


METHODS
The root was extruded and periodontal surgery carried out to improve aesthetics and dental function.


CONCLUSIONS
A multidisciplinary approach to the management of dental root fractures is necessary for successful treatment.
Cuoghi
Osmar Aparecido
OA
Department of Pediatric and Community Dentistry, Dental School of Araçatuba, São Paulo State University, Araçatuba, Brazil. osmarorto@terra.com.br
Bosco
Alvaro Francisco
AF
de Mendonça
Marcos Rogério
MR
Tondelli
Pedro Marcelo
PM
Miranda-Zamalloa
Yésselin Margot
YM
D000328:Adult; D000543:Alveoloplasty; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D005893:Gingivoplasty; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D050793:Orthodontic Extrusion / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011176:Post and Core Technique; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000628:therapy*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000293:injuries*