Original Articles
Two clinical cases suggesting root fracture
2012 Volume 33 Issue 2 Pages 87-91
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2012 Volume 33 Issue 2 Pages 87-91
Abstract : We experienced two clinical cases who had long been suspected of having root fractures.
In the first case, the mesial root of the mandibular right first molar was finally extracted and restored with a bridge. It took many years from the first manifestation of clinical symptoms to the extraction, because the patient did not agreed to extraction.
In the second case, the mesial root of the mandibular left first molar was strongly suspected of having a root fracture by dental X-ray. The tooth was re-treated with usual endodontic procedures. After the re-treatment, the tooth exhibited clear improvement of the symptoms.
The necessity and methods for early diagnosis of root fracture are discussed.
