Two horizontal root fractures of a permanent central incisor tooth: A case report
Guoying Lu,
Xiuqing Wang,
Jia Hu,
Yuemin Chen,
Xiaojing Huang
Affiliations
Guoying Lu
Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Fujian Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterial & Stomatological Key Laboratory of Fujian College and University, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
Xiuqing Wang
Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Fujian Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterial & Stomatological Key Laboratory of Fujian College and University, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
Jia Hu
Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Fujian Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterial & Stomatological Key Laboratory of Fujian College and University, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
Yuemin Chen
Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Fujian Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterial & Stomatological Key Laboratory of Fujian College and University, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
Xiaojing Huang
Corresponding author. School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.; Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Fujian Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterial & Stomatological Key Laboratory of Fujian College and University, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
Traditionally, teeth with horizontal root fractures resulting in pulp infections have been managed with conventional root canal therapy; however, this technique is associated with a limited success rate. This study presents an unusual case of multiple horizontal root fractures of the maxillary central incisor caused by a traumatic injury. The preservation of vital dental pulp is advantageous for healing root fractures. Therefore, we performed a pulpotomy to maintain vitality of the root pulp. The tooth exhibited no clinical symptoms and regained its normal color. In cases of traumatic root fractures, prompt treatment is important once pulpitis is confirmed. Pulpotomy is highly recommended as this procedure preserves the remaining vital root pulp, thereby enhancing the potential for improved healing. The purpose of this study was to emphasize the difficulty associated with diagnosing multiple root fractures and the value of preserving the biological tissue.
