Open AccessA novel approach in treating horizontally fractured canine using RIBBOND splint and MTA as an obturating material and intra-radicular splint: A case report
Author(s) -
Vikesh Agrawal,
Devendra Patil
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/0970-9290.131148
Subject(s) - splint (medicine) , medicine , dentistry , fracture (geology) , radicular cyst , orthodontics , surgery , materials science , composite material , cyst
Radicular fractures in permanent teeth are uncommon injuries among dental traumas, being only 0.5-7% of the cases. Management of horizontal root fractures presents a formidable challenge for clinicians because of the difficulty of achieving a stable reunion of fracture fragments. This case report presents the management of horizontally fractured canine by approximation of fracture fragments, fiber splinting, and use of MTA - both as an obturating material and intra-radicular splint. Short-term follow-up of the case showed promising results both clinically and radiographically.