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Orthodontic reduction of a displaced alveolar fracture: a case study
Author(s) -
Ella Bruno,
Devert Nathalie,
Bardinet Etienne,
Lauverjat Yves,
Pouget Jacques,
Costa Noble Reynald Da,
Boileau MarieJosée
Publication year - 2009
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.1600-9657.2009.00784.x
Subject(s) - reduction (mathematics) , dentistry , medicine , fracture (geology) , orthodontics , buccal administration , tooth fracture , materials science , mathematics , geometry , composite material
Abstract – A 42‐year‐old woman had sustained a severe dental trauma with an alveolar fracture after an epileptic attack. A tooth block 31, 32, 33 and 34 was dislocated about 7 mm in buccal direction. Panoramic X‐rays and CT‐scan disclosed the alveolar fracture without total disjunction of the fragment. An orthodontic appliance was used to reduce the fracture with gentle forces during a 5‐month period. Normal function was established and the teeth remained vital.