Transverse fracture of a tooth root as a consequence of long-term traumatic occlusion—A case report

Authors

Małgorzata Skucha-Nowak
Marta Cieślik-Wegemund
Dariusz Skaba
Marta Tanasiewicz
Ewa Pawliszyn

DOI

10.1016/j.jds.2010.11.008

First Page

237

Last Page

241

Abstract

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to present treatment results of transverse root fracture in an adult patient caused by long-term traumatic occlusion resulting from use of a wrongly fitted upper-frame denture. A 44-year-old male patient had a transverse displaced fracture at one-third of the crown–root boundary area of tooth 42. The tooth was treated endodontically after prior positioning of fragments in 1 plane. The canal was filled, and a “Splint It” splint was applied for the period of 1 year. The patient returned for check-ups after 2 and 2.5 years, at which time X-rays were taken. Our goal was achieved through preservation of the patient’s own completely recovered and fully functional tooth.

Recommended Citation

Skucha-Nowak, Małgorzata; Cieślik-Wegemund, Marta; Skaba, Dariusz; Tanasiewicz, Marta; and Pawliszyn, Ewa (2010) "Transverse fracture of a tooth root as a consequence of long-term traumatic occlusion—A case report," Journal of Dental Sciences: Vol. 5: Iss. 4, Article 7.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2010.11.008
Available at: https://jds.ads.org.tw/journal/vol5/iss4/7