MENZİLE SEDA COSAR
Clinical Dentistry and Research - 2025;49(1):57-63
Root fractures constitute 0.5-7% of all dental traumas. It is important to understand the etiology, diagnosis, management and prognosis of root fractures. There are different treatment options ranging from conservative treatment methods involving observation and follow-ups to complex surgical procedures. It is possible to preserve tooth structure and have a long-term good prognosis for root fractures with immediate, appropriate treatment and follow-up procedures. In this case report, the management and favourable healing of a horizontal root fracture located in the middle third of an immature permanent maxillary central incisor is presented. Throughout the 36-month follow-up period, the tooth was successfully preserved both aesthetically and functionally.
