Conservative Management of Displaced Horizontal Root Fracture in Vital Maxillary Premolar: a Case Report

Abstract

Background/Aim: The management of horizontal root fracture is not straight forward. It depends upon the location of the fracture, mobility and vitality of fractured tooth segment. The goal of treatment is to restore the shape and function of affected tooth.

Keywords

• horizontal root fracture
• vital tooth
• conservative management
• displaced fracture
• splint