Periodontal Surgical Approach to the Vertical Fracture of the Root

The Application of Composite Resin to the Fractured Root Surface

Abstract

For a patient who had a deep periodontal pocket without an attached gingiva on labial central area of left upper canine, a free gingival graft from the palate was done. After that, a flap was reflected and the cause of the lesion was determined.
It became clear that there was a vertical fracture of the root and a composite resin (Clearfil-SC®) was used to fill the fractured area.
It has been 2 1/2 years since the therapy and the prognosis is good.