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Mandibular Molar Rehabilitation Using Orthodontic Extrusion Associated with Odontoplasty
Author(s) -
CesarNeto João Batista,
Martos Josué,
Artifon Luciano,
Silveira Luiz Fernando Machado,
Michelon Douver,
Masotti Alexandre Severo,
Silva José Carlos Maciel
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of prosthodontics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.902
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1532-849X
pISSN - 1059-941X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-849x.2012.00875.x
Subject(s) - cementoenamel junction , medicine , dentistry , molar , orthodontics , oral hygiene , rehabilitation , physical therapy
The aim of this clinical report is to describe the successful treatment of a mandibular first molar presenting an extensive fracture at the buccal aspect in a young patient. The extension of the fracture was a negative prognostic factor for tooth maintenance. An alternative clinical treatment was proposed since the patient was young and presented with good oral hygiene and periodontal health. The treatment was based on orthodontic forced eruption associated with odontoplasty. A 3‐year follow‐up after the surgical procedure demonstrated the maintenance of periodontal health and good plaque control. It can be concluded that orthodontic forced eruption associated with odontoplasty promoted favorable conditions for prosthetic rehabilitation and is a feasible procedure in the treatment of tooth fracture extended below the cementoenamel junction.