Open AccessUnusual horizontal root fracture in a mandibular second molar after lower wisdom teeth removal
Author(s) -
Luiz Fernando Magacho da Silva,
Jonathan Ribeiro da Silva,
Fabrízio Albieri,
Rodrigo dos Santos Pereira
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
annals of maxillofacial surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.365
H-Index - 6
ISSN - 2231-0746
DOI - 10.4103/ams.ams_129_18
Subject(s) - medicine , molar , dentistry , masticatory force , fracture (geology) , posterior teeth , tooth fracture , dental trauma , orthodontics , anterior teeth , geotechnical engineering , engineering
Dental trauma is a common injury observed at dental practices that normally occurs in young patients. It especially affects the anterior teeth, although trauma to the posterior teeth can also be observed frequently when caused by high-impact trauma and masticatory forces. Horizontal root fracture in the posterior teeth is even more rare and involves a more specific type of trauma. This article reports the case of a second molar root fracture that happened during the removal of an impacted wisdom tooth. The patient had no discomfort associated with the event, and the tooth had no change in sensibility or mobility during follow-up. Seven months after the fracture, there was complete radicular healing even though no treatment was given.