Divergent types of repair associated with root fractures in maxillary incisors

Abstract

Calcium hydroxide was successfully used as a temporary intracanal filling material in the treatment of 2 teeth with horizontal root fractures. Radiographic examination indicated that two different types of repair had occurred. The first was healing with calcified tissue and the second was healing with hone and connective tissue. The patient was seen at a 1‐year post‐treatment follow‐up and there was substantial evidence of repair around both roots.

Root canal treatment of a root‐fractured incisor tooth with internal resorption: a case report

“…It requires the packing of a thick calcium hydroxide paste to the required level (Pitts et al 1984, Weisenseel etal. 1987, Robertson & Cunnington 1991, Successful results have been reported using these techniques (Cvek 1974, Mata et al 1985, Robertson & Cunnington 1991, Apexification procedures may have some disadvantages. The treatment requires multiple appointments extending over a long period, making the patient's cooperation a critical factor.…”

“…1989. Such complications may require extraction or root canal treatment with some modifications (Cvek 1974, Andreasen 1981, Bakland 1984, Mata et al 1985, Birch & Rock 1985, Robertson &Cunmngton 1991, Saad 1991.…”

Orthodontic movement of a maxillary central incisor with a horizontal root fracture treated using an intra-radicular fibre splint

“…[12] Teeth with horizontal root fracture have been reported to have a greater possibility of maintaining pulp vitality than luxated teeth without fracture. [23] This paper illustrates a case of horizontally fractured tooth that remained vital for nearly 2 years post-trauma until it was endodontically treated to receive a fiber post as an intra-radicular splint prior to orthodontic treatment, to which it responded successfully.…”

Acute treatment of a concomitant horizontal root fracture and luxation of the coronal fragment of the right upper central incisor: a case report

“…Pulp vitality preservation is better in horizontal root fractures than in luxation injuries without root fracture (4). Immediate treatment is successful in nearly 80% of the cases (5).…”