Related Experiment Video
Updated: Oct 9, 2025
07:14
Guided Endodontics: Three-Dimensional Planning and Template-Aided Preparation of Endodontic Access Cavities
Published on: May 24, 2022
4.7K
Vertical Root Fracture in Non-Endodontically and Endodontically Treated Teeth: Current Understanding and Future
Wan-Chuen Liao1,2, Chi-Hung Chen1,2, Yu-Hwa Pan3
1School of Dentistry, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei 100229, Taiwan.
Journal of Personalized Medicine
|December 24, 2021
Summary
Vertical root fractures (VRFs) are common in patients over 40, particularly males, and can affect both treated and untreated teeth. Diagnosis involves identifying specific radiographic and clinical signs, with varied treatment options available beyond extraction.
Area of Science:
- Endodontics
- Dental Traumatology
- Oral Surgery
Background:
- Vertical root fractures (VRFs) are a significant cause of tooth loss, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of their characteristics.
- Differentiating between VRFs in endodontically treated teeth (VRFETT) and non-endodontically treated teeth (VRFNETT) is crucial for diagnosis and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the prevalence, demography, distribution, diagnostic methods, etiology, clinical features, radiographic characteristics, and treatment strategies of VRFs.
- To elucidate the common features of VRFNETT and VRFETT to aid in their recognition and diagnosis.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was conducted using MEDLINE, PubMed, and Google Scholar.
- Reviewed systematic reviews, retrospective cohort studies, demographic research, clinical studies, case reports, and case series related to VRFs.
Main Results:
- VRFs are more prevalent in patients over 40, with VRFNETT more common in older males compared to VRFETT.
- Initial signs include radiolucent lines, widened PDL space, bony destruction, or root resorption; indicative signs include sinus tracts, periodontal defects, fragment displacement, and radiolucent halos.
- VRFNETT are more frequently observed in the Chinese population, and multiple VRFs suggest potential genetic or developmental predisposing factors.
Conclusions:
- VRFs require a multidisciplinary approach for management, with treatment options including repair, root amputation, or extraction.
- Further long-term prognosis studies are needed for various therapeutic strategies for VRFs.
Keywords:
clinical featuresdiagnosisendodontically treated teethtreatmentvertical root fracturevital root fractureMore Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
01:21Tooth Anatomy
1.2K
The human tooth enables us to eat a variety of foods, speak clearly, and even aid in shaping our faces. Teeth are composed of various elements that work together. Here's a detailed look at the anatomy of a human tooth.
The Crown, Neck, and Root
The visible part of the tooth is referred to as the crown. It's covered by enamel, the hardest substance in the human body. The crown is uniquely shaped for each type of tooth, allowing for different functions such as cutting, tearing, or...
The Crown, Neck, and Root
The visible part of the tooth is referred to as the crown. It's covered by enamel, the hardest substance in the human body. The crown is uniquely shaped for each type of tooth, allowing for different functions such as cutting, tearing, or...
1.2K
01:15Teeth
865
The formation of teeth, also known as odontogenesis, is a complex process that begins in utero, around the sixth week of embryonic development. There are three stages to this process: the bud stage, the cap stage, and the bell stage.
In the bud stage, the tooth germ (an aggregation of cells) starts to form in the developing jawbone. During the cap stage, the tooth germ differentiates into enamel organ, dental papilla, and dental sac, which will later develop into the tooth's enamel, dentin...
In the bud stage, the tooth germ (an aggregation of cells) starts to form in the developing jawbone. During the cap stage, the tooth germ differentiates into enamel organ, dental papilla, and dental sac, which will later develop into the tooth's enamel, dentin...
865
01:27Fractures: Bone Repair
3.9K
Treatment for a fracture is based on the type of break, the bone affected, and the patient's age.
Minor fractures with no bone displacement are treated by immobilizing the fractured bone using a cast or splint. However, in the case of fractures with displaced bones, the broken bones are repositioned before immobilization to ensure successful healing without deformation and loss of function. The realignment of fractured bone ends is performed through a process called reduction. If the...
Minor fractures with no bone displacement are treated by immobilizing the fractured bone using a cast or splint. However, in the case of fractures with displaced bones, the broken bones are repositioned before immobilization to ensure successful healing without deformation and loss of function. The realignment of fractured bone ends is performed through a process called reduction. If the...
3.9K