Orthodontic extrusion of crown-root fractured teeth and teeth with root caries--report of 5 cases.
- Author:
Jun LI
1
;
Xiang-rong CHENG
;
Cui HUANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Humans; Root Canal Therapy; Root Caries; therapy; Tooth Crown; injuries; Tooth Fractures; therapy; Tooth Movement Techniques; methods; Tooth Root; injuries
- From: Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2004;39(5):403-405
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo discuss orthodontic extrusion of crown-root fractured teeth before restoration.
METHODS3 cases with fractured teeth and 2 cases with root caries were performed canal therapy.
RESULTSOrthodontic extrusion of the root was carried out before restoration. All cases were satisfactory after treatment.
CONCLUSIONSOrthodontic extrusion of remaining root before restoration not only can maintain the remaining root but also obtain functional and esthetic results.
