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Hemisection: a treatment option for the vertically split tooth.

F J Burke1

  • 1Turner Dental School, Manchester, UK.

Dental Update
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Tooth fracture is a growing concern for dentists as people keep their natural teeth longer. Hemisection offers a viable alternative to extraction for vertical root fractures when good oral hygiene is maintained.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Oral Surgery

Background:

  • Increasing longevity of natural dentition presents new restorative challenges.
  • Tooth fracture, particularly vertical root fracture, is a significant clinical issue for dentists.

Observation:

  • Vertical root fractures pose a dilemma for restorative dentists.
  • Extraction is a common treatment, but alternatives are sought.

Findings:

  • Hemisection is presented as a conservative alternative to extraction for vertical root fractures.
  • This procedure is suitable for patients committed to meticulous oral hygiene.

Implications:

  • Hemisection can help preserve more of the natural dentition.
  • It offers a potentially tooth-saving solution in specific cases of root fracture.

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