title: Multidisciplinary treatment of a fractured root: a case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric and Community Dentistry, Dental School of Araçatuba, São Paulo State University, Araçatuba, Brazil. osmarorto@terra.com.br
authors.forename: Osmar Aparecido
authors.initials: OA
authors.lastname: Cuoghi
authors.forename: Alvaro Francisco
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Bosco
authors.forename: Marcos Rogério
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: de Mendonça
authors.forename: Pedro Marcelo
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Tondelli
authors.forename: Yésselin Margot
authors.initials: YM
authors.lastname: Miranda-Zamalloa
mesh_terms: 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*