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A novel management of vertical root fracture in an endodontically treated mandibular premolar with titanium screw: A
Chellaswamy Savrimalai Karumaran1, M R Srinivasan2, Anil Kumar Ramachandran3
1Department of Conservative Dentistry, Maran Dental Clinic, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Introduction:
Vertical root fracture is one of the conditions prevalent in endodontically treated teeth. The treatment options include extraction of the fracture fragment or the affected tooth as a whole. This case report highlights the successful management of vertical root fracture in an endodontically treated mandibular first premolar.
Method:
Surgical intervention was initiated, and a full-thickness flap was elevated. The separated fracture segment was safely retrieved, and the existing caries were removed and then reattached to the main fragment with the help of a titanium screw. The tooth was rehabilitated with a composite resin core followed by a porcelain-fused metal crown and the patient was followed up for 7 years.
Result:
The tooth was functional with evidence of new bone formation.
Conclusion:
Reattachment of the fracture fragments with a titanium screw might be considered as an option for managing vertical root fracture cases with poor prognosis.
