Question 57 (part 2) · LDEK · Trauma to permanent teeth
In case of root and crown fracture, extrusion of apical fragment is performed:
- A. when the root does not qualify for a post and core
- B. in case of extensive, deep root and crown fracture
- C. exclusively, when the fracture is in the shape of a chisel in a root with not completely formed roots
- D. when the place of fracture does not impair the aesthetics
- E. in all types of fractures, when adequate length of root in a tooth with completely formed roots is can be achieved
Hint
Surgical extrusion aims to bring the fracture line above the gingiva for a post-retained crown; consider what the root must offer for this to work.
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