MANAGEMENT OF A HORIZONTAL ROOT FRACTURE IN AN IMMATURE MAXILLARY CENTRAL INCISOR: A CASE REPORT

Year 2025, Volume: 49 Issue: 1, 57 - 63, 24.04.2025

Menzile Seda Coşar

Abstract

Root fractures constitute 0.5-7% of all dental traumas. It is
important to understand the etiology, diagnosis, management
and prognosis of root fractures. There are different treatment
options ranging from conservative treatment methods
involving observation and follow-ups to complex surgical
procedures. It is possible to preserve tooth structure and have
a long-term good prognosis for root fractures with immediate,
appropriate treatment and follow-up procedures. In this case
report, the management and favourable healing of a horizontal
root fracture located in the middle third of an immature
permanent maxillary central incisor is presented. Throughout
the 36-month follow-up period, the tooth was successfully
preserved both aesthetically and functionally.

Keywords

Dental Trauma, Healing, Horizontal Root Fracture, Immature Teeth, Stabilization

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