Treatment of a horizontal root fracture by vital root submergence |
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| Authors: | B. R. Johnson M. R. Jensen |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Endodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA |
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| Abstract: | Abstract Cervical third horizontal root fractures in immature permanent teeth often present complicated and unpredictable treatment options. This case report describes the successful management of a horizontal root fracture in an open apex tooth by vital root submergence and subsequent nonsurgical root canal therapy. |
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| Keywords: | dental trauma root fracture root submergence |
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