Periodontal Perspectives in the Treatment of Tooth Fractures in Permanent Dentition: A Decision-Making Process

Abstract

Tooth fractures represent a very common scenario, mainly among children and young adults, thus affecting permanent dentition most of the time. These fractures may involve either the tooth crown or the root or both, including the dental tissues as well. Their treatment can be very demanding for the majority of dentists, including Restorative Dentistry specialists, as reported by the literature. Therefore, the aim of this review article is to provide a decision-making procedure regarding the periodontal-restorative approaches of dental fractures in permanent dentition, based on the revision of the existing scientific evidence.

Keywords

• tooth fractures
• periodontium
• guideline
• root canal therapy
• traumatology