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Management of a vertically fractured endodontically treated tooth
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
|August 1, 1985
Summary
A novel technique for restoring vertically fractured, endodontically treated teeth using an amalgam platform and modified post crown showed no clinical or radiographic deterioration over two years, offering a viable treatment option.
Area of Science:
- Restorative Dentistry
- Endodontics
- Dental Materials
Background:
- Vertical root fractures pose a significant challenge in endodontically treated teeth.
- Restoration of such teeth often requires complex procedures or extraction.
Observation:
- A case involving a vertically fractured, endodontically treated tooth is presented.
- An amalgam platform was constructed on the root face, followed by a modified post crown.
Findings:
- No exploratory endodontic surgery was performed.
- The restoration demonstrated stability over a 2-year follow-up period.
- Neither clinical nor radiographic signs of deterioration were observed.
Implications:
- This technique may offer a conservative alternative to extraction for vertically fractured endodontically treated teeth.
- Further research is warranted to evaluate the long-term success and applicability of this method.