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Hemisection of Grossly-Decayed Teeth With Socket Preservation: A Case Report
Deepika Deepika1, Mutiur Rahman2, Mohan Rawat3
1Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Patna, Patna, IND.
Cureus
|December 15, 2025
Summary
Hemisection successfully retained a severely damaged mandibular molar, preserving tooth structure and bone. This dental procedure avoided tooth loss and enabled prosthetic rehabilitation for a favorable outcome.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Periodontology
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Molar hemisection is a surgical technique to remove one root and crown portion.
- It preserves remaining tooth structure and alveolar bone for prosthetic rehabilitation.
- Severely compromised molars often require complex treatment decisions.
Keywords:
bone graftcrown lengtheningdecayed teethextraction socket preservationhemisectionsocket preservationsubgingival caries
