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Horizontal root fracture--an unusual complication

P Kothari1, M Murphy, J Thompson

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel.

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|May 7, 1994
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Cystic changes following root fractures are rare. This case report details a rare instance of cystic change occurring at the site of a horizontal root fracture in a central incisor.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Oral Surgery
  • Endodontics

Background:

  • Root fractures are traumatic dental injuries.
  • Cystic changes are an uncommon sequela of root fractures.

Observation:

  • A case of cystic change at a horizontal root fracture site is reported.
  • The fracture involved the apical third of a permanent central incisor.
  • The patient was a 22-year-old male.

Findings:

  • The study presents an unusual case of cystic change secondary to root fracture.
  • Management strategies for such dental injuries are briefly discussed.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering cystic changes in root fracture management.

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  • Contributes to understanding rare complications of dental trauma.