Repair processes of experimental root fractures in rat molars examined by histopathological techniques and 3D micro-CT imaging

Conclusions Root-fracture investigation requires a combination of histopathological observation and 3D-CT imaging. Intra-alveolar fractured root repair accompanied by tubular reparative dentin formation at the pulpal side, and the deposition of cementum at the periodontal side, may occur when the fracture line is too narrow for the formation of granulation tissue.
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research