Root fracture of maxillary central incisors: case report

Baek,  Kyung-Won; Kim,  Sung-Joon

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 48(10); 2010 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2010;48(10):754-761.
Published online October 31, 2010.

상악 중절치 치근 파절

백경원¹, 김성준²

^¹제주대학교 의학전문대학원 치과학교실
^²제주대학교 의학전문대학원 치과학교실

Root fracture of maxillary central incisors: case report

Kyung-Won Baek¹, Sung-Joon Kim²

¹Department of Dentistry, School of Medicine, Jeju National University
²Department of Dentistry, School of Medicine, Jeju National University

Abstract

Horizontal root fractures are defined as those that involve cementum, dentin and pulp, comprising from 0.5 to 7% of injuries in permanent dentition on dental trauma. Diagnosis is made through clinical findings and radiographic exams, the latter frequently being limited by the position of the fracture line. Treatment varies according to the displacement of crown portion and vitality of the fragments. Authors describe clinical cases of maxillary right central incisor with horizontal root fractures in dental clinic, Jeju National University Hospital.

Key Words: Root;Fracture;Trauma;Injury;Incisor;Treatment;