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Severe lateral luxation and root fracture: report of a case with 5‐year follow‐up
Author(s) -
Delbem A. C. B.,
Cunha R. F.,
Percinoto C.,
Silva L. B. G.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
dental traumatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.82
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1600-9657
pISSN - 1600-4469
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-9657.1999.tb00761.x
Subject(s) - dentistry , medicine , fracture (geology) , calcium hydroxide , orthodontics , tooth fracture , fixation (population genetics) , geology , engineering , geotechnical engineering , population , environmental health , chemical engineering
— A case of severe lateral luxation and root fracture in upper incisors is reported. Treatment involved the repositioning and fixation of the injured teeth and endodontic treatment with calcium hydroxide. The importance of long‐term follow‐up is emphasized.