Healing and long-term prognosis of root-fractured permanent teeth: a retrospective longitudinal study

ConclusionHealing at the fracture site was the most frequent outcome, both in the short-term and in the long-term. Short-term healing modality was strongly influenced by the presence and type of concomitant injuries to the crown fragment, being the worst prognosis observed in root-fractured teeth with concomitant crown fractures, followed by concomitant luxations with dislocation.Clinical relevancePost-traumatic transversal root fractures have a positive prognosis supporting therefore, a more conservative approach for these teeth before considering more radical treatments.
Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research