Hemisection for the Successful Preservation of Hopeless Teeth: A Case Report

Abstract

Hemisection is conservative way of preserving tooth , which is defined as the surgical procedure that involves removal of a weakened root and compromised crown portion which may be affected by periodontal, endodontic, or structural failures. It aims to efficacious atternative modality in the extraced to save multirooted teeth. This treatment option should be considered when caries, resorption, perforation, or periodontal damage is confined to one root, whereas the other root is healthier. As long as, Expected results can be achieved with this treatment by following the proper diagnostic, endodontic, surgical, prosthetic, and maintenance procedures are followed, this treatment can produce. Present study describes the successful treatment two patients with severely damaged mandibular molars through hemisection. The procedure was successfully and the remaining portion of the tooth was restored with a prosthesis. The patients were followed up for several months, and the outcome was satisfactory, with no recurrence of symptoms. Hemisection can be an effective treatment option for preserving a damaged tooth, and this case report demonstrates its successful application in a clinical setting.

Keywords

• furcation
• hyaluronic acid
• platelet-rich fibrin
• retreatment
• root resection