Question 198 · LDEK · Trauma to permanent teeth

Which of the following root fractures has the best prognosis?

  1. A. in vertical plane.
  2. B. in oblique plane.
  3. C. in horizontal plane, with a fracture line in cervical one-thirds of the root.
  4. D. with displaced tooth fragments.
  5. E. in horizontal plane, with a fracture line in apical one-thirds of the root.
Hint

Consider which fracture position leaves a stable coronal segment with the least chance of contamination from the oral cavity.

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